Mission San Juan church and stone ruins.
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
National Historical Park · TX
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.
Park report
Hours Exceptions
NoteThanksgiving; Christmas; New Years
Current Alerts
How this is rated
Good: no active alerts or closuresNo active alerts
Entrance Fee
How this is rated
Good: free entryFree — no entrance fee
Visitor Centers
Good2 visitor centers
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available15 activities
Park Name
InfoSan Antonio Missions National Historical Park
Designation
InfoNational Historical Park
State(s)
InfoTX
Phone
Info2109321001
saan_interpretation@nps.gov
Operating Hours
InfoPark 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.
Campgrounds
InfoNo campgrounds listed
Visitor Center: Visitor Center at Mission San José
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Visitor Center: Mission San Juan Museum
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Themes & Topics
InfoArchitecture and Building, Archeology, Ruins + 14 more
Weather Info
InfoOver 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 tempe
Getting There
InfoPark 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 cente
Location
Info29.3126° N, -98.4290° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website