The events of July 1947 forever changed Roswell. The city, once a sleepy pit stop for cowboys driving cattle, has become synonymous with UFOs and extraterrestrials. Now, when you visit, you’re greeted with little green men, promoting everything from hotels, to restaurants, to stores.

But what do we actually know about the Roswell Incident? Any established facts seem to have been buried in theories and speculation. It’s natural to wonder if we’re alone in the Universe. But to decide what we believe, we need all the information, and that is housed in the International UFO Museum and Research Center in Roswell.

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This is not the only UFO Museum on the planet, but it is probably the most comprehensive one.
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This unique attraction is fun yet surprisingly informative.
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Start by watching the documentary and then begin exploring.
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There’s a lot of material to read here, including newspaper clippings and witness accounts.
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The benefit of presenting information like this is that you’re left to draw your own conclusions.
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The exhibits about the Roswell Incident are very detailed. However, that’s not the museum’s sole focus.
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You can also learn about other UFO sightings, crop circles, Area 51, and alien abductions.
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If you want to take your investigation a step further, take advantage of the on-site library, which is packed with research resources.
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Every few minutes, animatronic extra terrestrial figures come to life, amid gusts of smoke.
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Children are always drawn to this exhibit; however, it usually sends dogs into fits of barking. (The center is pet-friendly.)
This UFO Museum is located at 114 N Main Street in Roswell.
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It is open every day of the week, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Have you been to the International UFO Museum and Research Center? Do you think there are extraterrestrial life forms out there?

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