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1. Does the Museum offer appraisals?

Museum staff do not provide appraisals, but can provide a list of certified appraisers upon request.

2. How do I donate art or artifacts to the Museum collection?

Please do not drop off prospective donations at the Museum. Instead, send an email to Aubrey Hobart, Curator of Collections and Exhibitions, at a.hobart@roswell-nm.gov. Be sure to describe the object, its provenance (if known), and include images of the work. Once the Museum staff has determined whether the object is appropriate to the collection and mission, you will be contacted about the next steps. Keep in mind that the process can take a couple of months to complete, as all prospective donations require approval from the Museum's Board of Trustees.

3. Can the Museum be rented for special events?

The Museum rents its facilities for special events such as meetings, lectures, birthday parties, and receptions. Fees vary depending upon daytime or evening activities, set up requirements, and location within the Museum complex. For facility rental information, contact the Guest Services Coordinator at 575-624-6744.

4. How much does it cost to visit the museum?

Admission prices range from $7-$10 for adults and children 15 and under are free. Planetarium fees are $3-$5 and may be combined with museum admission for $12. Museum members receive free admission to both the museum and general admission planetarium shows. 

5. How do I make a contribution to the Roswell Museum and Art Center Foundation?

A contribution can be made to the Roswell Museum and Art Center Foundation by calling the office at 575-627-0918 or contacting Executive Director Cindy Torrez at rmacfound@qwestoffice.net. Presently the Foundation is engaged in a fundraising campaign, "Touch the Stars: Teach Bigger," to upgrade our Robert Goddard Planetarium projection system to Digistar 6 technology. Donations can be mailed to the Foundation office at 400 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 220, Roswell, NM 88201.