Roswell, United States: Self-Guided Walking Tour

Looking for things to do in Roswell? This city in New Mexico is known for its connection with the famous 1947 Roswell incident, but its attractions also include contemporary art, Southwest history and astronomy. A free Neywo audio guide for Roswell tells the stories of 3 narrated places as you reach them.

What to see in Roswell

International UFO Museum and Research Center

The International UFO Museum and Research Center is one of Roswell’s most distinctive attractions. It occupies a former 1930s movie theater and focuses on the history of UFO encounters, with particular attention to the 1947 Roswell incident.

The story began when rancher W. W. “Mack” Brazel discovered metal debris outside Roswell, near a giant trench said to stretch for hundreds of feet. The museum presents different theories about what happened and considers the possibility of extraterrestrial life.

Its exhibits cover extraterrestrials, flying saucers, abductions, the UFO phenomenon and supposed crop circles. The museum also examines reported encounters from the United States and other parts of the world. It opened in September 1991 as a nonprofit educational organization and includes an extensive UFO library and a meeting room.

Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art

The Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art, also known as AMoCA, offers a different view of Roswell’s cultural life. Founded in 1994, it grew out of the Roswell Artist-in-Residence program.

The museum displays contemporary work by artists who previously took part in that program. It is a place to encounter art connected with Roswell’s creative community, providing a contrast to the city’s UFO-focused attractions.

Roswell Museum and Art Center

The Roswell Museum and Art Center brings together art, regional history and the exploration of the night sky. Founded in 1936, the museum focuses on the art and history of the American Southwest and includes the Robert H. Goddard laboratory.

The museum is also home to the Robert H. Goddard Planetarium. Created in 1968 through a joint initiative between the museum and the Roswell Independent School District, it was once considered the largest planetarium in New Mexico.

Its system can reproduce the night sky as seen from any point on Earth, while its full-dome digital theater uses Digistar 6 programming. The result is a destination where visitors can explore both the region’s cultural heritage and the science associated with space.

Exploring Roswell with an audio guide

A Roswell audio guide from Neywo adds context as you visit the city’s narrated places. Each story plays when you reach the location, at your own pace, with no group and no schedule. Narration is available in 11 languages.

Download Neywo and explore Roswell independently. The free guide includes 3 narrated places, allowing you to discover the city’s UFO history, contemporary art and connection with astronomy while you walk. You can also continue exploring the state with the guide to Georgia, or visit Atlanta and Savannah.