San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
Designation: National Historical Park
Location: Texas
📘 Park Overview
Welcome to San Antonio Missions, a National Park Service site and the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Texas. After thousands of years, South Texans faced drought, European diseases, and colonization. In the 1700s, these Indigenous South Texans foreswore their traditional subsistence lifestyle and assimilated for survival to the Spanish ways, accepting a new religion, diet, economy and more.
🌤 Weather Information
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.
Images
Mission San Juan church and stone ruins.
Credit: NPS Photo/Andrew Shirey
A part of Mission Espada's ranch is located 30 miles south-east, outside of Floresville, TX.
Credit: NPS Photo / Andrew Shirey
Catch a tour at Mission San José at 10:00, 11:00, 1:00 and 3:00 daily.
Credit: NPS Photo.
The Rose Window is a famous feature of Mission San Jose.
Credit: NPS Photo.
Explore 18th century mission sites like Mission San Jose.
Credit: NPS Photo.
Mission Concepcion is the nation's oldest unrestored stone church.
Credit: NPS Photo.
Empty granary, or storage room at Mission San José.
Credit: NPS Photo / Andrew Shirey
Original Fresco at Mission Concepción
Credit: NPS Photo / Andrew Shirey
Activities
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Operating Hours
Entrance Fees
No entrance fees listed.
Entrance Passes
No entrance passes listed.
3-Day Weather Forecast
Tuesday, Apr 21
Moderate rain
High: 70.5°F | Low: 59.4°F
Humidity: 96%
Wind: 11.9 mph
Rain Chance: 89%
UV Index: 0.8
Sunrise: 07:01 AM
Sunset: 08:04 PM
Moon: Waxing Crescent (17%)
Visibility: 4 mi
Dew Point: 64.2°F
Cloud Cover: 89%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Wednesday, Apr 22
Patchy rain nearby
High: 80.8°F | Low: 65.4°F
Humidity: 84%
Wind: 10.1 mph
Rain Chance: 89%
UV Index: 7.1
Sunrise: 07:00 AM
Sunset: 08:05 PM
Moon: Waxing Crescent (27%)
Visibility: 4 mi
Dew Point: 68.8°F
Cloud Cover: 89%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Thursday, Apr 23
Patchy rain nearby
High: 89.2°F | Low: 66.2°F
Humidity: 74%
Wind: 16.1 mph
Rain Chance: 84%
UV Index: 10.2
Sunrise: 06:59 AM
Sunset: 08:05 PM
Moon: Waxing Crescent (38%)
Visibility: 5 mi
Dew Point: 70.4°F
Cloud Cover: 84%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Weather Alerts (1)
Flood Warning issued April 20 at 8:24PM CDT until April 22 at 10:26AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Effective: Apr 20, 2026 9:24pm
Expires: Apr 21, 2026 3:30pm
...The National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio TX has issued
a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Texas...
Cibolo Creek at Sutherland Springs affecting Wilson and Karnes
Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Cibolo Creek at Sutherland Springs.
* WHEN...From Tuesday morning to late Wednesday morning.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:15 PM CDT Monday the stage was 6.8 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 17.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late tomorrow morning to a crest of 24.5 feet tomorrow
afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow
evening.
- Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
24.1 feet on 09/10/2018.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Park Alerts
Park Events
Park is closed for the holiday
Location: San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
Date: Dec 25, 2015 12:00am to Dec 25, 2015 12:00am
Paid Event
Ranger Guided Tour of Mission San José
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
Location: Visitors will meet the ranger on the patio in front of Mission San Jose's Visitor Center at 6701 San Jose Drive, San Antonio, TX 78214.
Date: Jun 3, 2024 12:00am to Jun 30, 2027 12:00am
Paid Event
Ranger Guided Tour of Mission San José
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
Location: Visitors will meet the ranger on the patio in front of Mission San Jose's Visitor Center at 6701 San Jose Drive, San Antonio, TX 78214.
Date: Jun 3, 2024 12:00am to Dec 31, 2028 12:00am
Paid Event
Ranger Program at Mission San Juan
Join our free, daily park ranger tours at Mission San Juan.
Date: Apr 1, 2026 12:00am to Sep 30, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Mission Espada Ranger Program
Join our free, daily ranger program at Mission Espada.
Location: Inside the museum at Mission Espada.
Date: Apr 1, 2026 12:00am to Sep 30, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Ranger Guided Tour of Mission Concepción
Join our free, daily park ranger tours at Mission Concepción.
Date: Apr 1, 2026 12:00am to Sep 30, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Reading with a Junior Ranger
Join a Junior Ranger for a reading of the book, If I Were A Park Ranger by Catherine Stier. Other junior ranger activites like coloring pages will be available.
Date: Apr 25, 2026 12:00am to Apr 25, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
History and Genealogy Day
Booths from local genealogical and historical societies will also offer resources and information on how to research your family history. This is a free event. Come enjoy the day at your national park, and spend time with our family.
Date: May 2, 2026 12:00am to May 2, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
Visitor Center at Mission San José
6701 San Jose Drive
San Antonio, TX 78214
🏤 Mailing Address:
Headquarters
2202 Roosevelt Avenue
San Antonio, TX 78210
📞 Voice Phone: 2109321001
📞 Fax Phone: 2105341106
✉️ Email: saan_interpretation@nps.gov