San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
National Historical Park · Texas
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Historic district in San Antonio, Texas, US
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park is a National Historical Park and part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site preserving four of the five Spanish frontier missions in San Antonio, Texas, US. These outposts were established by Catholic religious orders to spread Christianity among the local natives. These missions formed part of a colonization system that stretched across the Spanish Southwest in the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries.
About San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
Welcome to San Antonio Missions, a National Park Service site and the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Texas. 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.
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Operating Hours
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.
| mon | tue | wed | thu | fri | sat | sun |
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| 6:00AM - 8:00PM | 6:00AM - 8:00PM | 6:00AM - 8:00PM | 6:00AM - 8:00PM | 6:00AM - 8:00PM | 6:00AM - 8:00PM | 6:00AM - 8:00PM |
Mission San José
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.
| mon | tue | wed | thu | fri | sat | sun |
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| 9:00AM - 5:00PM | 9:00AM - 5:00PM | 9:00AM - 5:00PM | 9:00AM - 5:00PM | 9:00AM - 5:00PM | 9:00AM - 5:00PM | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
Mission Espada and Mission San Juan
Contact Stations and museums at the two southern mission sites, Mission Espada and Mission San Juan.
| mon | tue | wed | thu | fri | sat | sun |
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| 10:00AM - 4:30PM | 10:00AM - 4:30PM | 10:00AM - 4:30PM | 10:00AM - 4:30PM | 10:00AM - 4:30PM | 10:00AM - 4:30PM | 10:00AM - 4:30PM |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to enter San Antonio Missions National Historical Park?
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park is free to enter.
What are the best activities at San Antonio Missions National Historical Park?
Popular activities at San Antonio Missions National Historical Park include: Arts and Culture, Biking, Road Biking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Hiking, Junior Ranger Program.
What is the weather like at San Antonio Missions National Historical Park?
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.
How do I get to San Antonio Missions National Historical Park?
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.
Entrance Fees
Free Admission
Weather
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.
Directions
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.
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