Roswell Museum

Museum Museum featuring regional art, history, and UFO exhibits

At the Roswell Museum visitors find regional art, Southwestern archaeology and American Indian collections; many pair a visit with Roswell’s UFO lore and local galleries, and the museum stages rotating exhibitions on regional history and art.

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Roswell Museum
100 West 11th Street, Roswell, NM 88201, United States
33.4043, -104.5239
Tue-Sat 10:00am-5:00pm (check current schedule)
Adults $6-$8 (varies); free for children under certain ages or with local promotions

How to Get to Roswell Museum #

The Roswell Museum is in downtown Roswell. From US-285/US-70, follow signs to downtown - the museum is at 100 W. 11th Street, a short walk from Main Street. Roswell is most easily reached by car; the nearest commercial airport is Roswell International Air Center (ROW) with limited flights, or larger airports in Albuquerque with a 3-3.5 hour drive.

Tips for Visiting Roswell Museum #

  • Combine a visit with the International UFO Museum (a short drive) if interested in Roswell's pop-culture history.
  • Check for rotating exhibitions of regional artists; the museum has a strong collection of Southwestern and Hispanic art.
  • Weekdays tend to be quieter than weekends; parking is available near the museum.

Best Time to Visit Roswell Museum #

Visit in spring or fall for the most pleasant temperatures; indoor exhibits make it a year-round destination.

Spring
March-May · 45-75°F (7-24°C)
Mild temperatures and clear skies make wandering the museum and downtown pleasant.
Fall
September-November · 50-80°F (10-27°C)
Comfortable weather and fewer tourists than summer; good for combining museum visits and drives to nearby Pecos or Carlsbad.

Weather & Climate near Roswell Museum #

Climate

Roswell Museum's climate is classified as Cold Desert - Cold Desert climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 35°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
35°
Warmest Month
-4°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 12°C and lows of -4°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-4° 13°

Weather

9 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is cold with highs of 16°C and lows of -2°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2° 16°

Weather

10 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 2°C. The driest month with just 8 mm.

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
21°

Weather

8 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cool with highs of 25°C and lows of 6°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
25°

Weather

15 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm).

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
12° 29°

Weather

31 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm).

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
16° 34°

Weather

40 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 35°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm).

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
19° 35°

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 18°C. The wettest month with 63 mm of rain.

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
18° 34°

Weather

63 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm).

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
15° 30°

Weather

51 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is cool with highs of 25°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm).

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
25°

Weather

30 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is cold with highs of 18°C and lows of 1°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
19°

Weather

13 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of -4°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-4° 14°

Weather

13 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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