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
Topics
Operating Hours
Entrance Fees
No entrance fees listed.
Entrance Passes
No entrance passes listed.
3-Day Weather Forecast
Sunday, Aug 16
Sunny
High: 102.5°F | Low: 72.9°F
Humidity: 59%
Wind: 17.4 mph
Rain Chance: 3%
UV Index: 11
Sunrise: 07:02 AM
Sunset: 08:13 PM
Moon: Waxing Crescent (18%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 78.7°F
Cloud Cover: 3%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Monday, Aug 17
Sunny
High: 102.3°F | Low: 74.8°F
Humidity: 54%
Wind: 15.4 mph
Rain Chance: 2%
UV Index: 10.7
Sunrise: 07:03 AM
Sunset: 08:12 PM
Moon: Waxing Crescent (27%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 78.7°F
Cloud Cover: 2%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Tuesday, Aug 18
Sunny
High: 103.2°F | Low: 75.4°F
Humidity: 52%
Wind: 16.8 mph
Rain Chance: 2%
UV Index: 9
Sunrise: 07:03 AM
Sunset: 08:11 PM
Moon: First Quarter (37%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 78.8°F
Cloud Cover: 2%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
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 Looming Demonstration Program
Join our free, daily looming demonstration 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
Bird Walk for World Migratory Bird Day
Join us at Mission San Juan from 9am-10am on Saturday, May 9 for a free ranger-guided bird walk along the Yanaguana Trail. This free event highlights the need to conserve migratory birds and protect their habitats. Feel free to bring binoculars as they will be provided on a limited basis.
Date: May 9, 2026 12:00am to May 9, 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 30, 2026 12:00am to May 30, 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