S.T.E.A.M. Night at the Balloon Museum is an evening event for curious minds of all ages. Four times a year, the museum explores a new science, technology, engineering, art, or math theme related to ballooning through performances, demonstrations, experimentation, and hands-on activities.
This month’s theme is “Zozobra,” celebrating the brand new, special shape balloon launched for the first time at this year's Fiesta. Creator Bryce Risley will speak about the origins of the uniquely New Mexican Zozobra figure and his own quest to see this colossal balloon come to being. There will be music, activities, crafts, and tasty treats from the Munchies truck, plus both the full- and RC-size Zozobra balloons inflating on the back lawn. Throw your cares to the winds and join us for a night of fun!
There are many ways to help:
Greeter: Greeters welcome visitors as they enter the Balloon Museum, sharing general information, offering directions, promoting upcoming museum events, and answering questions. they circulate through the museum periodically and communicate with museum staff if anything needs attention. Basic Volunteer Orientation and Greeter training required.
Activity Assistants: Assist with activities. Create a welcoming, supportive environment for visitors by encouraging participation in hands-on activities. Keep the space tidy, replenish materials, and clean up after participants as needed. Arrive early to help set up and or stay after to take down activities and displays. No advance training required.
Elevation Station Hosts: – Hosts create an engaging and welcoming environment for children and adults in the immersive Elevation Station exhibit. They encourage healthy participation by modeling interactive gameplay on the touch table, on the projection walls, and at the wind tunnels. Hosts monitor the capacity in the exhibit, keep the space tidy, replenish materials, clean high-touch surface areas, and alert museum staff if interactives need rebooting. Basic Volunteer Orientation required
Shift: Saturday, February 1, 2025
Accessibility: Continuous standing, walking, and bending required.
