San Antonio Missions National Historical Park (San Antonio)

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park in San Antonio: best for ages 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; FREE — no admission fees (National Park Service).

Address6701 San Jose Drive, San Antonio, TX 78214

HoursAll sites open daily 9:00am-5:00pm except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day, and during special services at the active parish churches

PricesFREE — no admission fees (National Park Service)

Price notesFour mission sites: Concepción (807 Mission Rd), San José (6701 San Jose Dr, visitor center), San Juan (9101 Graf Rd), Espada (10040 Espada Rd). Address/coords shown are the Mission San José visitor center.

Age notesNo NPS age recommendation published — Not confirmed; Junior Ranger program is offered by NPS for children (program ages vary).

BookingNo reservations for general visiting; ranger programs first-come.

Suggested timeAbout 3.0 hours

AccessibilityNot confirmed in this pass — check the park's NPS accessibility page for site-by-site details.

ParkingFree parking lots at each mission site (NPS).

Tickets & bookingFree ranger-led tours at Mission San Jose daily at 10:00 and 11:00 (weather permitting), about 45 minutes, fully paved route, limited to 50 people first-come (NPS).

AccessibilityNPS states each major mission site is partially wheelchair accessible; a wheelchair can be borrowed at each site and restrooms are wheelchair accessible. The San Jose tour route is paved; other sites may have rough terrain, steep grades and stairs. The Visitor Center offers braille/large-print brochures, tactile exhibits of each church facade and bronze relief maps. The NPS accessibility pages are organized by Physical/Mobility, Deaf/Hearing, Blind/Low Vision, Sensory and Service Animals.

Family facilitiesFree public WiFi at the Visitor Center and all four mission sites (NPS).

Official tipsService animals are allowed inside buildings; pets are allowed outdoors only, on a leash of 6 ft or less (NPS).

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Venue details last verified November 5, 2026 against official sources. Hours and prices change — check the official site before you go. FamilyDay AI is a free planning tool for parents; we list only facts we have verified, and we never invent ratings or reviews.

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park — San Antonio, Texas

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