Last Updated on May 27, 2024 by Daily News Staff

Rebecca and I recently paid a visit to a new exhibit in the valley…

Scottsdale, Arizona – Tuesday, December 13, 2022/ There’s a new venue that just debuted at the Arizona Boardwalk, “The UFO Experience: The Truth is Out There.” The museum is family-friendly with an immersive and interactive multi-room exhibit that focuses on the phenomenon historically and a peak inside how it has impacted pop-culture.

The UFO Experience replaces “The Science of Ripley’s Believe It or Not!” after its closing back in September of this year.

Rebecca and I found that the museum was fun, entertaining, educational, and yes, it was immersive, it also has a “Walk on the Moon,” bouncy house for the kids. “And Rebecca was informed that the bouncy house was for the kids…”

The self guided tour from the start was full of interactive displays, including a headphone station where you can listen to actual 911 calls from citizens and radio conversations between pilots and air traffic control regarding UFO sightings.

The exhibit covers the UFO topic from Ancient aliens, to modern sightings, abductions and has a historical timeline of the topic of aliens in cinema. There’s also a ton of UFO history in the gallery items and a few familiar aliens you’ll encounter during the tour.

The UFO Experience is for the believer, interested but not yet committed, and the skeptic alike. They give you a score sheet and tokens before entering to gauge if the exhibit had change your opinions either way, which you’ll express by the end of the tour.

The museum is the eighth attraction at the boardwalk joining Odysea Aquarium, Land of the Dinosaurs, and Butterfly Wonderland.

It’s hours of operations: 10am – 6pm everyday.

Located at Arizona Boardwalk
9500 E. Via de Ventura, Suite E250
Scottsdale, AZ 85256

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Links:

https://www.citysuntimes.com/things_to_do/ufo-experience-at-arizona-boardwalk-opens-dec-13/article_6043d736-78c8-11ed-90ac-8b8039b756e4.html

https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/arts/the-ufo-experience-at-arizona-boardwalk-in-scottsdale-asks-are-we-alone-15161358

What Are UFOs?

An unidentified flying object (UFO), or unidentified anomalous phenomenon[^1] (UAP), is any perceived airborne, submerged, or transmedium phenomenon that cannot be immediately identified or explained.[^2] Upon investigation, most UAPs are identified as known objects or atmospheric phenomena, while a small number remain unexplained.

While unusual sightings have been reported in the sky throughout history, UFOs became culturally prominent after World War II, escalating during the Space Age. Studies and investigations into UFO reports conducted by governments (such as Project Blue Book in the United States and Project Condign in the United Kingdom), as well as by organisations and individuals, have occurred over the years without confirmation of the fantastical claims of believers. The U.S. government currently has two entities dedicated to UAP (or UFO) data collection and analysis: NASA’s UAP independent study team and the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office.

Scientists and skeptic organizations such as the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry have provided prosaic explanations for UFOs. They assert that these phenomena are mostly caused by natural occurrences such as atmospheric anomalies, human technological activities, delusions, and even hoaxes. Despite these rational explanations, a small but vocal community of ufologists supports unconventional or pseudoscientific theories. These groups often claim that UFOs are evidence of extraterrestrial intelligence, technologically advanced cryptids, interdimensional contact, or future time travelers. However, even after decades of promoting such ideas by believers and through popular media, the kind of evidence required to solidly support such claims has not been forthcoming.

Beliefs surrounding UFOs have seeped into various aspects of culture and inspired parts of new religions. Social scientists have identified the ongoing interest and storytelling surrounding UFOs as a modern example of folklore and mythology, which can be understood through psychosocial explanations. There is a persistent recognition that the fascination with UFO phenomena serves as a lens through which societies express underlying anxieties and aspirations. This modern mythology continues to evolve, creating a complex tapestry of belief, skepticism, and cultural narrative that reflects broader human experiences and societal dynamics. (Wikipedia)

[^1]: Unidentified Flying Object
[^2]: Unidentified Anomalous Phenomenon

For more information and articles about UFOs and the unknown, then visit our Unknown Science section.

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