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As you visit, reflect on change, culture, power, and how people have used the land.","summarySource":"National Park Service","guide":{},"trConnection":null,"trConnections":[],"trTypes":[],"links":{"official":"https://www.nps.gov/saan/index.htm","social":{},"recreationGov":null,"alltrails":null,"alltrailsExplore":"https://www.alltrails.com/explore?b_tl_lat=29.3925&b_tl_lng=-98.4961&b_br_lat=29.0912&b_br_lng=-98.1606","recreationGovSearch":"https://www.recreation.gov/search?q=San%20Antonio%20Missions%20National%20Historical%20Park","directions":"http://www.nps.gov/saan/planyourvisit/directions.htm"},"images":[{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/90077B69-9ADB-DEE2-B0637EE8165E8299.jpg","title":"Mission San Juan","alt":"White frescoed church with a stone ruin to the left in the foreground.","caption":"Mission San Juan church and stone ruins.","credit":"NPS Photo/Andrew Shirey","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/74EEB902-9F63-AB65-D3CAD77F3F0239AB.jpg","title":"Mission Espada, World Heritage Site","alt":"Mission Espada, World Heritage Site","caption":"A part of Mission Espada's ranch is located 30 miles south-east, outside of Floresville, TX.","credit":"NPS Photo / Andrew Shirey","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/731817D6-02E8-FC90-E92052E25E066356.jpg","title":"Tours of Mission San José","alt":"Park Ranger begins a tour through Mission San José under a large mesquite tree","caption":"Catch a tour at Mission San José at 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM or 2:30 PM.","credit":"NPS Photo/ Chantelle Ruidant-Hansen","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/D5A9A6DD-DAAA-BD2B-2AE4B53C57B3E1C0.jpg","title":"Rose Window at Mission San Jose","alt":"Rose window at mission San Jose, with linestone carvings surrounding a small glass window.","caption":"The Rose Window is a famous feature of Mission San Jose.","credit":"NPS Photo.","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/1D36B273-BA5C-39AB-F75912DA746E3D67.jpg","title":"Mission San Jose sunset","alt":"Mission San Jose church and convento during the golden hour with tree","caption":"Explore 18th century mission sites like Mission San Jose.","credit":"NPS Photo.","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/1D4C640B-AC88-ED51-59AE87D041A0B129.jpg","title":"Mission Concepcion Convento & Church","alt":"Mission Concepcion convento with church in background.","caption":"Mission Concepcion is the nation's oldest unrestored stone church.","credit":"NPS Photo.","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/74D1A662-0F1F-BE6D-E7755A5F9E313CF6.jpg","title":"Granary at Mission San José","alt":"Large room with an arches ceiling","caption":"Empty granary, or storage room at Mission San José.","credit":"NPS Photo / Andrew Shirey","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/74E29F6F-BAF3-BAA5-932161E265F47260.jpg","title":"Original Fresco","alt":"wall art of a sun","caption":"Original Fresco at Mission Concepción","credit":"NPS Photo / Andrew Shirey","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/733A078E-0D7B-DEA6-E52FB53569021F2D.jpg","title":"Espada Aqueduct","alt":"stone aqueduct with water filling the channel","caption":"The Espada Aqueduct full of water being carried to Mission Espada through acequias.","credit":"NPS Photo/ Andrew Shirey","source":"NPS"}],"activities":["Arts and Culture","Biking","Road Biking","Guided Tours","Self-Guided Tours - Walking","Self-Guided Tours - Auto","Hiking","Junior Ranger Program","Wildlife Watching","Birdwatching","Park Film","Museum Exhibits","Shopping","Bookstore and Park Store","Gift Shop and Souvenirs"],"topics":["Architecture and Building","Archeology","Ruins","Arts","Colonization and Settlement","Dams","Farming and Agriculture","Hispanic American Heritage","Latino American Heritage","Native American Heritage","Religion and Spirituality","Missions","Churches","Schools and Education","Animals","Climate Change","Trails"],"fees":[],"passes":[],"hours":[{"name":"San Antonio Missions National Historical Park","description":"Park grounds are open sunrise to sunset. Mission San José is open 9am-5pm. \nOur park store located in the Visitor Center is open daily 9 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 5 pm. \nPark grounds are closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.","standardHours":{"wednesday":"6:00AM - 8:00PM","monday":"6:00AM - 8:00PM","thursday":"6:00AM - 8:00PM","sunday":"6:00AM - 8:00PM","tuesday":"6:00AM - 8:00PM","friday":"6:00AM - 8:00PM","saturday":"6:00AM - 8:00PM"},"exceptions":[{"name":"Thanksgiving","start":"2026-11-26","end":"2026-11-26","hours":{"wednesday":"Closed","monday":"Closed","thursday":"Closed","sunday":"Closed","tuesday":"Closed","friday":"Closed","saturday":"Closed"}},{"name":"Christmas","start":"2026-12-25","end":"2026-12-25","hours":{"wednesday":"Closed","monday":"Closed","thursday":"Closed","sunday":"Closed","tuesday":"Closed","friday":"Closed","saturday":"Closed"}},{"name":"New Years","start":"2027-01-01","end":"2027-01-01","hours":{"wednesday":"Closed","monday":"Closed","thursday":"Closed","sunday":"Closed","tuesday":"Closed","friday":"Closed","saturday":"Closed"}}]},{"name":"Mission San José","description":"Mission San José is open 9 am to 5 pm. \nThe Visitor Center at Mission San José includes the Park Store and an information desk. \nVisit the Visitor Center for park information or to pick up your Junior Ranger booklet! \nPark 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.","standardHours":{"wednesday":"9:00AM - 5:00PM","monday":"9:00AM - 5:00PM","thursday":"9:00AM - 5:00PM","sunday":"9:00AM - 5:00PM","tuesday":"9:00AM - 5:00PM","friday":"9:00AM - 5:00PM","saturday":"9:00AM - 5:00PM"},"exceptions":[{"name":"Thanksgiving Day","start":"2026-11-26","end":"2026-11-26","hours":{"wednesday":"Closed","monday":"Closed","thursday":"Closed","sunday":"Closed","tuesday":"Closed","friday":"Closed","saturday":"Closed"}},{"name":"Christmas Day","start":"2026-12-25","end":"2026-12-25","hours":{"wednesday":"Closed","monday":"Closed","thursday":"Closed","sunday":"Closed","tuesday":"Closed","friday":"Closed","saturday":"Closed"}},{"name":"New Years Day","start":"2027-01-01","end":"2027-01-01","hours":{"wednesday":"Closed","monday":"Closed","thursday":"Closed","sunday":"Closed","tuesday":"Closed","friday":"Closed","saturday":"Closed"}}]},{"name":"Mission Espada and Mission San Juan","description":"Contact Stations and museums at the two southern mission sites, Mission Espada and Mission San Juan.","standardHours":{"wednesday":"10:00AM - 4:30PM","monday":"10:00AM - 4:30PM","thursday":"10:00AM - 4:30PM","sunday":"10:00AM - 4:30PM","tuesday":"10:00AM - 4:30PM","friday":"10:00AM - 4:30PM","saturday":"10:00AM - 4:30PM"},"exceptions":[{"name":"Thanksgiving Day","start":"2026-11-26","end":"2026-11-26","hours":{"wednesday":"Closed","monday":"Closed","thursday":"Closed","sunday":"Closed","tuesday":"Closed","friday":"Closed","saturday":"Closed"}},{"name":"Christmas Day","start":"2026-12-25","end":"2026-12-25","hours":{"wednesday":"Closed","monday":"Closed","thursday":"Closed","sunday":"Closed","tuesday":"Closed","friday":"Closed","saturday":"Closed"}},{"name":"New Years Day","start":"2027-01-01","end":"2027-01-01","hours":{"wednesday":"Closed","monday":"Closed","thursday":"Closed","sunday":"Closed","tuesday":"Closed","friday":"Closed","saturday":"Closed"}}]}],"directions":"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.","weatherInfo":"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.","contacts":{"phone":"2109321001","email":"saan_interpretation@nps.gov"},"visitorCenters":[{"name":"Visitor Center at Mission San José","description":"Park 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. Just outside of the Visitor Center, you will find a plaque recognizing the park's World Heritage designation. La tienda en el Centro de Visitantes está abierta de 9 am a 5 pm todos los días. 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