The National Balloon Museum dedicates itself to providing the public with a comprehensive understanding of ballooning and its history through its exhibitions and collections. The museum archives more than 200 years of ballooning, hosts 24,000 visitors a year (with 20 countries in attendance) and operates on more than 2,000 volunteer hours annually.
The National Balloon Museum is a volunteer organization operated entirely by volunteers; and is funded entirely by admission fees, donations, Gift Shop sales and membership fees.
The museum welcomes any and all donations of ballooning related items suitable for exhibit. Please contract the curator for details.
$3 for age 12 and over
Regular Hours (May Through December 23)
M-F 9:00 am – 4:00pm
Saturday 10:00 am – 4:00pm
Sunday 1:00 pm – 4:00pm
Winter Hours (December 27–April)
M-F 10:00 am – 2:00pm
Sat. 10:00 am – 2:00pm
Sunday 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Closed the month of January and on these holidays
Easter, Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, Father’s Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve p.m., Christmas Day and December 26, New Year’s Eve p.m. and New Year’s Day
