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Celebrate World UFO Day with this out-of-this-world exhibit

June 25, 2024 • 
Area 51 Encounter
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Prepare to surround yourself with the history and mysteries of non-human visitors to our planet.

Photos courtesy of Area 51 Encounter; GIF by PDXtoday

ICYMI, today is World UFO Day, commemorating the unusual sightings of UFOs in Roswell, NM in 1947. Read: The best excuse to head to the Area 51 Encounter exhibit when it opens tomorrow Wednesday, July 3.

Featuring a mix of comprehensive information and engaging visuals, this must-see exhibit is for extraterrestrial believers, UFO aficionados, and skeptics alike. The exhibit is open daily: Sunday-Thursday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. + Friday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Grab tickets.

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