Last updated: January 24, 2024
Thing to Do
Fort Larned Visitor Center
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Start your visit at the Visitor Center to get all the background history and context you need to understand what you’ll find in the buildings as you tour the grounds. Exhibits in the museum and the park film tell the story of the westward expansion of the United States government, international commerce, and conflicts affecting the American Indians, traders, soldiers, and Indian agents in and around Fort Larned.
The park's bookstore features a wide variety of books on Army life, the Plains Indians and the Santa Fe Trail, as well as historic toys and souvenirs.
To get to the visitor center, cross the bridge from the parking lot and follow the dirt path to the front of Officers’ Row. Then follow the board walk in front of Officers’ Row to the stone barracks building. Enter through the wooden double doors. See the map in the location section below for a visual representation of the directions.
Details
Duration
30-60 Minutes
Activity
Museum Exhibits
There is also a park film and a bookstore.
Pets Allowed
No
Pets are not allowed in any of the buildings, however, they are allowed on the grounds with a leash. Pets must also be accompanied at all times.
Activity Fee
No
Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.
Location
Fort Larned Visitor Center
The Visitor Center is located in one of the two historic sandstone barracks buildings. To get to the visitor center, cross the bridge from the parking lot and follow the dirt path to the front of Officers’ Row. Then follow the board walk in front of Officers’ Row to the stone barracks building. Enter through the wooden double doors.
Reservations
No
Season
Year Round
Time of Day
Day
Accessibility Information
The entrance is wheelchair accessible with an automatic door. The button to open the door is located on the porch column closest to the door. There are accessible stalls in both the men's and women's restroom.
The park film is captioned but not audio described.