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.
Roswell Museum at a Glance#
Address: 100 West 11th Street, Roswell, NM 88201, United States
Website: https://www.roswellmuseum.org
Hours: Tue-Sat 10:00am-5:00pm (check current schedule)
Admission: 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.
Weather & Climate near Roswell Museum#
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.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 12°C and lows of -4°C. Almost no rain.
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February
February is cold with highs of 16°C and lows of -2°C. Light rainfall.
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March
March is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 2°C. The driest month with just 8 mm.
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April
April is cool with highs of 25°C and lows of 6°C. Light rainfall.
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May
May is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm).
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June
June is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 35°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm).
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August
August is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 18°C. The wettest month with 63 mm of rain.
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September
September is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 25°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 18°C and lows of 1°C. Light rainfall.
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December
December is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of -4°C. Light rainfall.