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San Antonio Missions National Historical Park's Spanish colonial architectural structures are more than 250 years old. Even the structures that were reconstructed in the 1930's are now almost 100 years old! These mission structures were not built for the 1 million visitors that the park sees every year. Be mindful that some structures are not built to today’s safety standards. Surfaces are uneven, walls may crumble and entrance heights may vary. Use caution when moving about in the historic rooms. For your safety and the preservation of the mission sites, please do not sit, stand, or climb on any of the structures.
Visitor Center at Mission San José 6701 San Jose Drive San Antonio, TX 78214 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. 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. Entrance Fee-free This site is fee-free year-round. No entrance fee or pass is required. Visitor Center at Mission San JoséPark 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 1. Park Store operated by Western National Parks Association. Public WiFi is available.
Free, public WiFi is available to visitors in the Visitor Center and on the mission grounds at all four sites. WiFi is also available at our visitor information kiosks at Mission San José and Mission Conepción. Cell service is generally available throughout the park grounds, although visitors may encounter dead spots as they explore. In an emergency, call 9-1-1. If cell service is unavailable, find a Park Ranger in an emergency. DirectionsSan Antonio Missions National Historical Park may be arranged differently than other parks you have visited. This park has four distinct visitor areas, each between 2-3 miles from the previous one. Starting 3 miles south of downtown San Antonio is Mission Concepción. Another 2½ miles is Mission San José, the location of the park's Visitor Center. Three miles beyond Mission San José is Mission San Juan and Spanish colonial demonstration farm. The last and farthest south is Mission Espada. DireccionesEste parque tiene cuatro áreas de visitantes distintas, cada una de ellas a unos 5 kilómetros de distancia. De norte a sur tiene Misión Concepción, Misión San José, Misión San Juan, y más al sur es Misión Espada.
Reduce, Reuse, Refill!Single-serve plastic water bottles are NOT available for sale at the park. Reduce, Reuse, Refill!
NPS Photo/ Andrew Shirey Have a Park Passport Stamp Mailed to YouOur official park passport cancellation stamps are available at each of the four mission sites, but if you missed your chance to get yours, just send us an email with your mailing address, and we'll get your park passport stamp mailed to you. Reciba un sello de parque por correoNuestros sellos oficiales del parque están disponibles en cada uno de los cuatro sitios de la misión.
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Last updated: November 21, 2024