ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum has received a $400,000 donation from the UMB Financial Corporation Charitable Foundation to support construction of its new Outdoor Balloon Adventure, an interactive exhibit designed to celebrate the science, history, and excitement of ballooning.
Museum officials announced the donation during an event held Friday overlooking Balloon Fiesta Park during the 54th annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.
The funding will support the project’s signature feature, the Balloon Tower, which will now carry the UMB name as part of the sponsorship agreement. The tower is expected to serve as a prominent landmark within the outdoor exhibit…