PARKING PASSES AND TRANSPORTATION

Parking Passes

A few things to know:

  • Your parking pass is included with the purchase of your Observation Deck ticket.
  • It is separate from your admission ticket.
  • It is a hard-copy document and CANNOT be emailed to you. It is not electronic.
  • You must have it before you come to the museum for your ticketed session. You cannot pick it up upon arrival.
  • It must be displayed in your window as you drive to the museum. It is required to approach the Balloon Museum parking lot. Without it, you will be directed to Balloon Fiesta general parking, potentially some distance from the museum. 


HOW TO GE YOUR PARKING PASS:

When you purchase your tickets, please indicate how you will acquire your parking pass, depending on the date of purchase. 
PURCHASES MADE UP TO SEPT. 22

Your pass will be mailed, at no additional charge via USPS first-class mail.

PURCHASES MADE SEPT. 23 – OCT. 6

  • Will-Call at the Balloon Museum Gift Shoppe (No charge) during these hours:
    • Sept. 23 – Oct. 4, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
    • Oct. 3 – 12, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
    • You may contact a local courier to pick up your pass at the museum and deliver to your hotel. The museum does not arrange for or cover the cost of a courier. 
  • OR USPS Priority Shipping ($11.05) or USPS Priority Express ($28)
    • Allow 5 business days for Priority shipping option. Allow 3 business days for Priority Express shipping. 


PURCHASES MADE OCTOBER 7-12

  • Will-Call at the Balloon Museum Gift Shoppe (No charge) during these hours:
    • 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Lost or Stolen Parking Passes

Lost, forgotten or stolen parking passes cannot be replaced but you may purchase a replacement pass by calling (505) 537-1235 or emailing tickets@balloonmuseum.com

The parking pass is good for the Balloon Museum Lot only. Each parking pass has a map of how to drive to the Balloon Museum Lot. Please follow closely as traffic patterns are specific during Balloon Fiesta season.

Alternative Transportation

Alternative transportation options are highly recommended to help reduce the number of vehicles on the road and congestion heading into and out of Balloon Fiesta Park.

  • The Visit Albuquerque Transportation page offers ideas for other alternatives to get in to Balloon Fiesta Park.
  • Balloon Fiesta Park & Ride is available by calling (505) 881-1000. Ask for a “Bus Only” pass. Note that Park & Ride drop-off is approximately 10 minutes’ walk from the museum.
  • Balloon Fiesta Bike Valet is a free service offered by Balloon Fiesta.
  • Ride share and taxi services have a designated drop-off point outside Balloon Fiesta Park. Click here to see Maps & Directions.
  • Note that these alternatives do not deliver you directly to the Balloon Museum. Depending upon the drop-off location, some walking may be involved.

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