International UFO Museum
Roswell, NM
Newspaper clippings, dioramas and a flying-saucer stage explain the 1947 incident. Even the streetlights are shaped like alien heads.
- Nearest town
- Roswell, NM
- Category
- Roadside oddities
- GPS
- 33.3943, -104.5230
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, September and November. Hot in June–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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All campsites in New Mexico · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is International UFO Museum?
International UFO Museum is in Roswell, NM, at GPS 33.3943, -104.5230. It is about 50 mi from Lincoln.
Can you camp near International UFO Museum?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Spring River RV Park, about 1 mi away; within 25 mi there are 7 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass International UFO Museum?
International UFO Museum is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: West Texas and southern New Mexico: dunes, caves and Big Bend.
What is there to see near International UFO Museum?
Places worth a stop nearby: Carlsbad Caverns National Park (86 mi), McKittrick Canyon (99 mi), Frijole Ranch (104 mi) and Guadalupe Peak Trail (Pine Springs) (105 mi).
When is the best time to visit International UFO Museum?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, September and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)