Fort Garland Museum & Cultural Center

Fort Garland was built in 1858, ten years after the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, during American expansion into the west. Today, visitors can explore life in a nineteenth century military fort by walking the parade grounds and touring five of the original adobe buildings. Learn about the Buffalo Soldiers of the 9th Cavalry who were stationed at the Fort from 1876 to 1879. Discover Colorado’s role in the Civil War in the West exhibit. Rich in military history, Fort Garland highlights the women and children who brought a bit of home to the fort. From the Fort, plan a visit to Pike's Stockade, where Zebulon Pike and his men camped in the early 1800s.

Please visit our museum gift and book shop, where you will find a wide variety of books, locally crafted art, books, Indigenous made jewelry and a variety of drinks and snacks.

Plan Your Visit

Tickets

Adult : $7
Senior (60+): $5
Children & Members: Free
For information about a guided tour ($10) please contact us at719-379-3512

Hours of Operation

March 1 thru October 31, Open daily 9 AM to 5 PM
November 1 thru February 28, Open daily 10 AM to 4 PM
Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Years Day

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