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.
Due to severe weather, the park will close early at 3:00 PM on October 1, 2026.
15 activities. Pick one to find other parks that offer it.
Visitor centers, permits and reservations listed on Recreation.gov. 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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Flood Advisory issued October 1 at 10:53AM CDT until October 1 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northwestern Bexar County in south central Texas...
Eastern Burnet County in south central Texas...
Comal County in south central Texas...
Hays County in south central Texas...
Medina County in south central Texas...
Travis County in south central Texas...
Williamson County in south central Texas...
* WHEN...Until 300 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Some
low-water crossings may become impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1053 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Up to 1.5 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 3 inches are expected over the
area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
San Antonio, Austin, Round Rock, New Braunfels, Cedar Park,
Georgetown, San Marcos, Pflugerville, Schertz, Kyle, Taylor, Live
Oak, Buda, Selma, Hondo, Dripping Springs, Castroville,
Wimberley, Granger and Bertram.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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
Ask about trails, fees, weather, events, or planning your visit.
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