San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
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San Antonio Missions at a glance
- Best time
- March–April, October–November
- Trip length
- 1–2 days
- Don't miss
- Explore the Missions of San Antonio
- Nearby city
- San Antonio, TX
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About San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
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.
No current NPS alerts
The National Park Service has no active alerts listed for San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. Conditions change quickly — check again before you go.
Source: National Park Service (as of Nov 11, 2026). Official San Antonio Missions National Historical Park page on nps.gov
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.
Operating Hours
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.
- Monday6:00AM - 8:00PM
- Tuesday6:00AM - 8:00PM
- Wednesday6:00AM - 8:00PM
- Thursday6:00AM - 8:00PM
- Friday6:00AM - 8:00PM
- Saturday6:00AM - 8:00PM
- Sunday6:00AM - 8:00PM
Mission San José
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.
- Monday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Tuesday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Wednesday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Thursday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Friday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Saturday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sunday9:00AM - 5:00PM
Mission Espada and Mission San Juan
Contact Stations and museums at the two southern mission sites, Mission Espada and Mission San Juan.
- Monday10:00AM - 4:30PM
- Tuesday10:00AM - 4:30PM
- Wednesday10:00AM - 4:30PM
- Thursday10:00AM - 4:30PM
- Friday10:00AM - 4:30PM
- Saturday10:00AM - 4:30PM
- Sunday10:00AM - 4:30PM
Common questions
Planning San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics.
Reservation rules vary by season and activity for San Antonio Missions. See Overview on this page for fees, timed entry, and campground details before you travel.
