Tourism
Roswell New Mexico

Located centrally in southeastern New Mexico the community of Roswell has an abundance of attractions to delight both the nature lover and museum enthusiast. Of course our International UFO Museum is "world renowned" and has a wealth of information for the UFO enthusiast.

The Roswell Museum and Art Center - View Southwest art from various artists including Peter Hurd, Georgia O’Keefe, Henriette Wyeth and Luis Jimenez, special exhibits are also available throughout the year. The museum also has a special wing specially dedicated to Robert H. Goddard, known as the father of modern rocket science, view a special collection of some of his first experiments. The planetarium also has special showings on the third week of each month.

The Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art - A program which began over 20 years ago and has opened it’s doors to artists worldwide, an artist in residence program. In turn the residents have each left wonderful work of arts to the museum. Come enjoy the various types of art.

The Historical Center - The stately home of James Phelps White, constructed in 1910, beautifully restored into a living history profile for Roswell. Beautifully filled with an array of antiques and artifacts this museum offers a unique look at the area’s past and retraces the path our fathers and grandfathers followed. This museum is in the Roswell Historic District, one of many structures of architectural styles reflecting the melding of indigenous, Hispanic and Anglo cultures.

The Gallery of the Roswell Fine Arts League/New Mexico Miniature Arts Society featuring original art, prints, figurines just to name a few stop by and see a truly unique gallery. The Gallery of the Roswell Fine Arts League/New Mexico Miniature Arts Society featuring original art, prints, figurines just to name a few stop by and see a truly unique gallery.

The General Douglas L. McBride Museum - Displays of past and present military memorabilia including historical heritage of NMMI and the Corps of Cadets. Just a few of the displays included are 1861 Civic War, 1898 Spanish-American War, 1917 World War I, 1958 Vietnam War, Cold War and the Persian Gulf War. The General Douglas L. McBride Museum - Displays of past and present military memorabilia including historical heritage of NMMI and the Corps of Cadets. Just a few of the displays included are 1861 Civic War, 1898 Spanish-American War, 1917 World War I, 1958 Vietnam War, Cold War and the Persian Gulf War.

Roswell is the proud home to the Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge and has migratory fowl, designated fishing and hunting areas that you are more than welcome to sightsee and photograph from designated areas. Bitter Lake also has animal and plant life for the outdoor enthusiast to enjoy. Bottomless Lakes State Park is one of natures water recreational heaven, enjoy swimming, scuba diving, hiking, fishing or motorless boating, just toss in a packed lunch to enjoy at the picnic area and your day is set. If you enjoy tent camping or require R.V. parking Bottomless Lakes has much to offer and will surely be a hit with your family.

Roswell Community Little Theatre - P.O. Box 305 Roswell, NM 88201, (505)622-1982.

NM State Links

Department of Tourism, email enchantment@newmexico.org, For state wide information

New Mexico State Parks Division, For more information on state parks information

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