With a cold front coming into Roswell, New Mexico, we decided to jump in the car to go see the aliens. What else is there to do in cold weather! So with a three hour drive from Las Cruces, we went road trippin. Our first stop was the UFO Museum located downtown. This place was like stepping back into the 1950's, actually the whole town was like stepping back into time. Maybe this is their edge to staying creepy and to draw more people to Roswell. Whatever it is, it is working for them!
The UFO Museum hasn't changed I'm pretty sure since it opened up in 1992. I walked in expecting to see some very high tech effects with space ships and 3D aliens walking around. Instead we got old newspaper clippings with pictures made from a copier glued to boards, old office equipment you'd find back in the 1940's, posters from alien movies and TV shows, and paintings done by local artist.
This was the coolest antique item that was on display, a 1947 Remington typewriter. Believe it or not, I can actually remember typing on a typewriter. So glad computers finally came along though.
When your in Roswell you are of course expecting to see some cool aliens, and these were the coolest ones that can be found. They call them "The Greys" because of their color and the ones that people claim to see most often. You can see them in the museum for only $5 a person. I think that's a pretty cheap price to see some aliens up close without being probed.
Roswell UFO Museum Video
"The Truth Is Here" is the motto of the museum and applies to the crash that happened back in 1947. Something strange happened here that still puzzles people, and draws thousands here every year wanting to see where this alleged flying saucer crashed down in this little desert town. The museum is a non-profit educational organization with a mission to educate the public about all aspects of UFO phenomena's.
A lower jaw of unknown origin held at Wright Patterson Air Force Base compared to a human jawbone on display at the UFO museum in Roswell.
Make sure you pick up your Alien Hunting license permit before you leave Roswell. You never know when you will need it. Bag limit is unlimited which is good, just incase there is ever an attack on Earth. You want to make sure you can hunt down as many aliens as needed. I think an alien attack is much more likely then a zombie attack. Just my opinion!
Do you go crazy over little green men like I do? Then you should make a trip to Roswell like we did. You can not help yourself but to love this place and this crazy little 1950 style town. It's cheesy, it's weird, but fun to see. Nothing like picking up a little green friend to take home with you.
This place is still a visitor hot spot even after reaching it's 66th anniversary. I think this place will never loose it's novelty status. There really is no other place in the world like this little UFO town. It's a strange place which will continue to draw people from all walks of life. Each year the UFO Festival is held in the month of July. So if you really want to see this place come to life with costumes, games, food, and music, come crash in Roswell.
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