Photo: NPS Photo/Andrew Shirey
Welcome to San Antonio Missions, a National Park Service site and the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Texas.
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Each mission in the park is a center of community and has been since the early 1700s. They changed life in this region, introducing new technologies while enforcing new cultural guidelines.
As you visit, reflect on change, culture, power, and how people have used the land.
4 experiences from the National Park Service, plus every activity offered in the park. Check details on NPS.gov before you go.
Explore the four Spanish Colonial mission sites at San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. You can choose to join a Ranger-led program, listen to the audio tour, or explore on your own!
Learn more about Explore the Missions of San Antonio on NPS.gov (opens in a new tab)
The Hike & Bike Trail along the San Antonio River connects all five missions in San Antonio: The Alamo, Mission Concepcion, Mission San Jose, Mission San Juan, and Mission Espada. Each mission is…
Learn more about Hike & Bike Along the River on NPS.gov (opens in a new tab)
Learn about the missions by completing activities in the Junior Ranger booklet.
Learn more about Junior Ranger Program on NPS.gov (opens in a new tab)
Watch the park film, Gente de Razón, to learn more about the missions. The film is a 23-minute film about the people who built and lived in the missions. The first showing of the film begins at 10 am…
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Find visitor centers and other services available in the park. Check current hours and availability before you go.
Visitor Center
Inside the historic convento at Mission San Juan, visit to learn about the mission history and resources and explore interactive exhibits in this museum space.
Facility
Park Store in the Visitor Center is open 9 am to 5pm, 7 days/week. Visitor Center is often closed for the lunch hour. Closed Thanksgiving Day, December 25, and January…
6701 San Jose Dr, San Antonio, TX (210) 534-8875 Directions
Daily, 6:00AM - 8:00PM · San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
Park grounds are open sunrise to sunset. Mission San José is open 9am-5pm. Our park store located in the Visitor Center is open daily 9 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 5 pm. Park grounds are closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
| Monday | 6:00AM - 8:00PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00AM - 8:00PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00AM - 8:00PM |
| Thursday | 6:00AM - 8:00PM |
| Friday | 6:00AM - 8:00PM |
| Saturday | 6:00AM - 8:00PM |
| Sunday | 6:00AM - 8:00PM |
Mission San José is open 9 am to 5 pm. The Visitor Center at Mission San José includes the Park Store and an information desk. Visit the Visitor Center for park information or to pick up your Junior Ranger booklet! Park Store is located inside of the Visitor Center and is open 9 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 5 pm, 7 days/week.
| Monday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Thursday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Friday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Saturday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Sunday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
Contact Stations and museums at the two southern mission sites, Mission Espada and Mission San Juan.
| Monday | 10:00AM - 4:30PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00AM - 4:30PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00AM - 4:30PM |
| Thursday | 10:00AM - 4:30PM |
| Friday | 10:00AM - 4:30PM |
| Saturday | 10:00AM - 4:30PM |
| Sunday | 10:00AM - 4:30PM |
No entrance fees listed.
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Over the course of a year, the temperature typically varies from 40°F to 95°F and is rarely below 29°F or above 100°F. The warm season lasts from May through September with an average daily high temperature above 90°F and a low of 75°F. The cold season lasts from November through February with an average daily high below 68°F and an average low of 40°F. The relative humidity ranges from 40-80% over the course of the year, which can be very uncomfortable to many people.
Join our guided walks led by a National Park Ranger at Mission San José.
Daily 10:00 am and 11:00 am (weather permitting).
Each tour is limited to 50 people. First come, first served daily.
San José guided walks begin at the Visitor Center at Mission San José (6701 San Jose Drive, San Antonio, Texas 78214.)
All park programs are free of charge and wheelchair-accessible.
*no ranger-led programs on the 1st Wednesday of every month
Join our guided walks led by a National Park Ranger at Mission San José.
Daily 10:00 am and 11:00 am (weather permitting).
Each tour is limited to 50 people. First come, first served daily.
San José guided walks begin at the Visitor Center at Mission San José (6701 San Jose Drive, San Antonio, Texas 78214.)
All park programs are free of charge and wheelchair-accessible.
*no ranger-led programs on the 1st Wednesday of every month
Join our guided walks led by a National Park Ranger at Mission San José.
Daily 10:00 am, 11:00 am and 2:30 pm (weather permitting).
Each tour is limited to 50 people. First come, first served daily.
San José guided walks begin at the Visitor Center at Mission San José (6701 San Jose Drive, San Antonio, Texas 78214.)
All park programs are free of charge and wheelchair-accessible.
*no ranger-led programs on the 1st Wednesday of every month
Park Headquarter's is located 4 miles south of downtown San Antonio. The four mission sites lay as a chain south of downtown.
Mission Concepción is 3 miles, Mission San José and the park visitor center is 6 miles south, Mission San Juan is 3 miles south of San José, and Mission Espada lays another mile beyond. Written directions and GPS addresses can be found at the link below.
Mailing address: Headquarters, San Antonio, TX 78210
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