San Luis Valley Museum

San Luis Valley Museum Telling the tales of the San Luis Valley in southern Colorado. The San Luis Valley is one of the largest alpine valleys in the world. Forts Massachusetts and Ft.

Thank you to our members and partnering organizations the National Endowment for the Humanities, Colorado Humanities, and the Alamosa County Local Marketing District. The San Luis Valley Museum

Mission: Enrich human lives and to educate San Luis Valley citizens to respect and value cultural diversity, the local heritage of the San Luis Valley, as well as local and international wildlife and

the arts. It was originally home to Ute, Apache, and Pueblo Native Americans. Famous explorers like Conquistador Juan de Bautista, Zebulon Pike, and John Freemont all led expedition through the valley. The oldest town in Colorado is San Luis. It was founded in 1852 by Hispanic settlers from Taos New Mexico. Garland guarded the valley beginning in 1852. Kit Carson was the Commandant of Ft. Garland for two years. The San Luis Valley Museum displays photos, artifacts, and artworks covering the long history of the SLV Region. There is a series of murals on the north side of the building depicting, famous people, landscapes, towns, and attractions related to the SLV. The museum operates a small gift shop stocked with SLV themed post cards and greeting cards, Colorado souvenirs, regional history books, and children's toys.

FEBRUARY ARTIST OF THE MONTH BILL TITEDONT MISS IT! TUES-SAT 10-4 / MEET THE ARTIST FEBRUARY 20TH FROM 6-8PM 401 H...
01/31/2026

FEBRUARY ARTIST OF THE MONTH BILL TITE

DONT MISS IT! TUES-SAT 10-4 / MEET THE ARTIST FEBRUARY 20TH FROM 6-8PM 401 HUNT AVE. ALAMOSA

01/03/2026
The San Luis Valley Museum sells gift cards for all occasions, including Christmas! Here's how it works:Come into the SL...
12/11/2025

The San Luis Valley Museum sells gift cards for all occasions, including Christmas!
Here's how it works:
Come into the SLV Museum @ 401 Hunt Ave.
Buy a snazzy gift card for the amount you want.
You'll get a receipt that you can put in the card.
We will subtract that amount from all gift shop items for the giftee.
And finally, we'll add one FREE admission to the museum for a tour!
GREAT IDEA FOR A STOCKING STUFFER, RIGHT?!!
We are open 10~4 Tues-Sat
HAPPY HOLIDAY FROM THE SLV MUSEUM STAFF!

The annual 'SPIRIT OF GIVING' from San Luis Valley Federal Bank runs through Friday, December 12th and the SLV Museum wo...
12/10/2025

The annual 'SPIRIT OF GIVING' from San Luis Valley Federal Bank runs through Friday, December 12th and the SLV Museum would greatly appreciate your support! The bank has set aside $40,000 for their Spirit of Giving community donation program. If you have an account with them you are entitled to cast one vote or EACH account held with SLVFB. You may vote for our non-profit agency at one of their locations or please visit: www.slvfed.bank
Thank you and we wish you all the best this holiday season!

Colorado Gives Day is TODAY, Tuesday, December 9th and is an excellent opportunity to show support for The San Luis Vall...
12/09/2025

Colorado Gives Day is TODAY, Tuesday, December 9th and is an excellent opportunity to show support for The San Luis Valley Museum and the community we serve! Please go to Coloradogives.org and select 'find a cause' We are listed under 'Arts, Culture & Humanities' or please visit our website slvhistory.org and click "donate" in the upper right hand corner.
Your contributions help us to sponsor free art receptions, lecture programs, free admission to Colo. teachers and all students as well as 1/2 price admission to Veterans and so much more!!
Thanks for your kind support and have a wonderful holiday season!

food and free fun tonight at the SLV Museum!from 5:30~7 we will be hosting a holiday kick-off party and art reception fo...
12/06/2025

food and free fun tonight at the SLV Museum!
from 5:30~7 we will be hosting a holiday kick-off party and art reception for our artist of the month: Joe Horvath.

12/05/2025
12/05/2025

Art reception / holiday kick-off party! Tonight at the SLV museum 5:30-7

If you, your family, or friends have an account at the SLV Federal Bank. Please vote this holiday season for The San Lui...
12/04/2025

If you, your family, or friends have an account at the SLV Federal Bank. Please vote this holiday season for The San Luis Valley Museum. We are dedicated to the art, history, science and community involvement of the valley and would like your help!
You receive ONE vote for EACH one of your accounts. www.slvfed.bank THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!

The San Luis Valley Museum is honored to sponsor our new artist of the month for December: Mr. Joe Horvath. We will be h...
12/03/2025

The San Luis Valley Museum is honored to sponsor our new artist of the month for December: Mr. Joe Horvath.
We will be holding an art reception in his honor on Friday, December 5th from 5:30-7 with light refreshments served. We'll combine that with a holiday kick-off party for a little more fun!
The event is FREE and the general public is welcome to attend.
The SLV Museum is located at 401 Hunt Ave. Alamosa, CO

Address

401 Hunt Avenue/PO Box 1593
Alamosa, CO
81101

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

(719) 587-0667

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