San Antonio Missions National Historical Park • Texas

White frescoed church with a stone ruin to the left in the foreground.

Mission Espada, World Heritage Site

Park Ranger begins a tour through Mission San José under a large mesquite tree

Rose window at mission San Jose, with linestone carvings surrounding a small glass window.

Mission San Jose church and convento during the golden hour with tree

Mission Concepcion convento with church in background.

Large room with an arches ceiling

wall art of a sun

stone aqueduct with water filling the channel

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.

Mission San Juan church and stone ruins.
NPS Photo/Andrew Shirey

A part of Mission Espada's ranch is located 30 miles south-east, outside of Floresville, TX.
NPS Photo / Andrew Shirey

Catch a tour at Mission San José at 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM or 2:30 PM.
NPS Photo/ Chantelle Ruidant-Hansen

The Rose Window is a famous feature of Mission San Jose.
NPS Photo.

Explore 18th century mission sites like Mission San Jose.
NPS Photo.

Mission Concepcion is the nation's oldest unrestored stone church.
NPS Photo.

Empty granary, or storage room at Mission San José.
NPS Photo / Andrew Shirey

Original Fresco at Mission Concepción
NPS Photo / Andrew Shirey

The Espada Aqueduct full of water being carried to Mission Espada through acequias.
NPS Photo/ Andrew Shirey

Four Mission churches in a design

Visit the four historic mission communities within San Antonio Missions National Historical Park.

Female Park Ranger points through a doorway while talking to a group.

Ranger-guided programs offered daily at 10a.m. and 11a.m. at Mission San José.

Learn how to get around and what to explore at San Antonio Missions.

Plan your trip with maps and information about how to get around the park.

Ranger guides school group.

Explore our education materials, lesson plans, and videos!

Woman holding a camera up to her face with trees behind.

Do you need a permit for photography or filming? See requirements here.

Sluice gate on irrigation ditch.

Acequia = Irrigation ditch

the alamo with a sunset background

All five missions in San Antonio together make up the San Antonio Missions World Heritage Site.

Two boy saying a pledge.

Start your visit to by picking up an activity book at the Visitor Center at Mission San José or downloading one here!

Turtle rests on a rock in the San Antonio River

The Hike & Bike Trail connects all four missions at the park to downtown San Antonio.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

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