A Local History Museum at the Heart of Spanish Peaks Country
1n 1862, Col. John Francisco founded a trading post at the foot of the Spanish Peaks in Colorado Territory. The small town of La Veta grew up around the fort. Francisco Fort still stands - the last surviving original adobe fort in the state - and now serves as the home of Francisco Fort Museum. We house the heirlooms of Huerfano County including locally and nationally important collections of Native American, Spanish settler, and pioneer artifacts. Drop by for an unforgettable experience.
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directions from I-25
Exit at Walsenburg, Exit 50 and follow US-160 W toward Alamosa and La Veta. 11 miles west of Walsenburg, turn left onto CO-12 E. Take CO-12 E 4 miles to La Veta. The Museum is two blocks south of the railroad crossing on Main and W. Francisco.
ADDRESS | FEDEX & UPS
306 S. Main St.
La Veta, CO 81055
MAIL | USPS
P.O. Box 263
LA VETA, CO 81055
CONTACT
(719) 742-5501
director@franciscofort.org
2026 OPERATING HOURS
MEMORIAL DAY - LABOR DAY
(May 21st - September 5th)
Thursday - Saturday
10am - 4pm
After Labor Day
The Fort Museum & Gift Shop will be open 10-4 for Spanish Peaks Intl. Celtic Festival (Thu - Sat only) and Octoberfest.
Admission
Admission is $7.00 per adult. Children are free. For safety, we ask that children under 12 are accompanied by an adult at all times. Donations are greatly appreciated. Thank you!
