Imperial Times, Evolving Cultures
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.
Visit the four historic mission communities within San Antonio Missions National Historical Park.
Ranger-guided programs offered daily at 10a.m. and 11a.m. at Mission San José.
Plan your trip with maps and information about how to get around the park.
Explore our education materials, lesson plans, and videos!
Do you need a permit for photography or filming? See requirements here.
Acequia = Irrigation ditch
All five missions in San Antonio together make up the San Antonio Missions World Heritage Site.
Start your visit to by picking up an activity book at the Visitor Center at Mission San José or downloading one here!
The Hike & Bike Trail connects all four missions at the park to downtown San Antonio.