The museum opened on October 1, 2005 next to Balloon Fiesta Park. It is named for Ben Abruzzo and Maxie Anderson, who crewed Double Eagle II in 1978, the first gas balloon to cross the Atlantic. Its 59,000 square feet hold exhibits on the history, science and art of ballooning.
Questions people ask
Who is the museum named for?
Ben Abruzzo and Maxie Anderson.