The Roswell Museum and Art Center inspires discovery, creativity, and cultural understanding of the art and history of the American Southwest and beyond.

Collections

The Roswell Museum and Art Center’s permanent collection is comprised of fine art and historical materials that chronicle specific areas of cultural change in the Southwest while recognizing this region’s relationship to the broader American society.

Fine Arts: This collection contains significant examples of historic, regional, modern, and contemporary art.

Decorative Arts: This collection contains unique examples of hand-crafted furniture and decorative objects that were the original furnishings of the Museum when it opened in 1937, primarily made by WPA-era Hispanic craftsmen for the Federal Art Project.

Education

The RMAC offers classes for children and adults on a quarterly basis. Registration fees for each class differ. Materials for adult classes are normally not provided and a supply list can be obtained at registration.Materials for children’s classes are normally provided.  Scholarships for children are available on a limited basis and funded by the Roswell Museum and Art Center Foundation. Contact Ellen Moore, Curator of Education, for details

Special Events

The RMAC has special events such as lectures, contests, and receptions throughout the year.  Please visit the website for information about current and upcoming events.

Planetarium

The 120 seat Robert H. Goddard Planetarium presents star shows, multi-media presentations, and hands-on activities for children and families that help us understand the changing universe and the impact of space science on our lives. At special times throughout the year, the Roswell Astronomy Club presents Star Parties at the Planetarium, using their telescopes to view events in our solar system. The Planetarium was opened in 1969 and is a collaboration between the Roswell Independent School District and the Roswell Museum and Art Center.

Store

The Museum Store carries fine art prints and posters; CDs by American Indian, Mexican, and cowboy artists; notecards; calendars; unique gift items, and much more. 

Please visit the RMAC website for much more information, schedules, online shopping and more.