The Brogan poses the question, "Do You Believe?" In a society overrun with extraterrestrial movies, novels, and video games, have UFO sightings only become fodder for science fiction, or is there any basis of truth in sightings or experiences with the extraterrestrial? The Brogan Museum, in association with Origins Museum Institute, delves into the mystery of one of the most controversial and highly publicized claims of a UFO crash with the opening of THE ROSWELL EXHIBIT. The exhibit will landed in Tallahassee on Saturday, August 30, 2008 and will take off Thursday, January 8, 2009.

Fervent claims of a crashed flying saucer in the New Mexico desert near the town of Roswell in the summer of 1947 and the supposed subsequent government cover-up has become the subject of intense speculation, rumor and questioning. There are widely divergent views on what actually happened and an ongoing impassioned debate about what evidence can be believed.

Firsthand testimony by eyewitnesses, both military and civilian, has come to light after fifty years of silence. Believers insist that the legend is fact -- from the crash and ensuing alien autopsy to a dark and massive cover-up instituted by President Truman; whereas, skeptics persistently question the credibility of Roswell proponents. Marty Martin, curator of THE ROSWELL EXHIBIT states, "Now that Apollo 14 astronaut Dr. Edgar Mitchell has recently affirmed the famous 1947 incident, as well as more contemporary contacts and government cover-ups, the exhibition is more significant than ever."

Showing for the first time in North Florida, THE ROSWELL EXHIBIT comes to Tallahassee directly from Roswell, New Mexico. Taking over a portion of The Brogan's second floor, the exhibit showcases large digital photographs on canvas, streaming slide shows of UFOs through the ages, a chilling diorama reconstruction, sculptures, replica artifacts, toys, models, audio samples and copies of controversial government documents that bring to life the famous incident and its participants from the initial discovery of the wreckage and it's extraterrestrial crew.

In celebration of the exhibit, The Brogan Museum presents ALIEN-O-RAMA; an out of this world family fun day Saturday, October 11, 2008. Fun alien themed children's activities will take place inside The Brogan and on Kleman Plaza. The event is open to the public and FREE for Members, with memberships available for purchase on that day. Time TBA.

Decipher the truth for yourself… whether a skeptic or believer, this fascinating exhibition will surely inform your point of view. Will You Believe?

ABOUT THE BROGAN

The Mary Brogan Museum of Art and Science, Tallahassee's Smithsonian Affiliate, is located at 350 S. Duval Street, Tallahassee, FL, and is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. General Admission is $6 for adults and $3.50 for children, military, seniors, and students (with ID). Admission is FREE for Children 2 and under, for all Museum and ASTC Members. For more information on THE ROSWELL EXHIBIT or The Mary Brogan Museum of Art and Science, please visit www.thebrogan.org or call 850-513-0700.