City of San Antonio World Heritage Office

City of San Antonio World Heritage Office 🌎 Official page for the San Antonio World Heritage Office. Explore Texas's first World Heritage Site, the San Antonio Missions.

Visit the World Heritage Center to experience history and culture. Share your adventures with ! The San Antonio Missions are a group of five Spanish colonial missions situated along a 7.7-mile (12.4-kilometer) stretch of the San Antonio River Basin in southern Texas. The missions were established in the early eighteenth century by Catholic religious orders to spread Christianity among local natives and to establish self-sustaining, socio-economic communities loyal to the Catholic Church. World Heritage designation was achieved because of the sites' example of interweaving of Spanish and Coahuiltecan cultures. Elements of the Catholic Church and indigenous peoples remain present in several of the missions. World Heritage Sites are places of ‘outstanding universal value' selected by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization). San Antonio Missions National Historical Park grounds (Missions San José, Concepción, San Juan, and Espada) are open seven days a week from sunrise to sunset. The park is closed for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day.

🫶A heartfelt thank you to every runner, walker, and cyclist who brought incredible energy, every volunteer who cheered a...
09/15/2026

🫶A heartfelt thank you to every runner, walker, and cyclist who brought incredible energy, every volunteer who cheered and kept the event running smoothly, and every vendor and partner who made the day vibrant with engaging information and delicious treats.

Thank you for your support in the education and awareness of the historic San Antonio Missions, the ONLY UNESCO World Heritage Site.

📸Want to relive the best moments? 👉Swipe through to see a few highlights. Or you can head over to our World Heritage Festival page to check out the full photo album! Link in bio.

Don’t forget to tag yourself or those you know!

You're invited! 🌟 Join the World Heritage Office for an exciting public meeting about the proposed World Heritage Pavili...
09/14/2026

You're invited! 🌟

Join the World Heritage Office for an exciting public meeting about the proposed World Heritage Pavilion project.

Learn about the concept design, meet the project team, and share your ideas.

If approved in the 2027 Bond, the pavilion will become a new community gem at the historic Mission Drive-In property.

📅Date: Thursday, October 8
🕖Time: 6 – 7 p.m.
📍Location: World Heritage Center
3106 Roosevelt Ave., San Antonio, TX 78214

✨Are you ready for Tour de las Misiones? Here is the official schedule for the event. Double-check your gear, set those ...
09/11/2026

✨Are you ready for Tour de las Misiones? Here is the official schedule for the event.

Double-check your gear, set those alarms, and we’ll see you at the start line. 👟

Save this post! Be sure to tag us in your pics and videos during Tour de las Misiones on IG , FB at , or use ! 📸

We’re hitting Day 2 of the ! View today’s event at the World Heritage Center or visit WorldHeritageFestival.org to view...
09/10/2026

We’re hitting Day 2 of the ! View today’s event at the World Heritage Center or visit WorldHeritageFestival.org to view a complete list of events.

✨TODAY’S SCHEDULE

🎭A staged reading of scenes from Federico García Lorca's "The House of Bernarda Alba"
6 – 8 p.m.
World Heritage Center, 3106 Roosevelt Ave., San Antonio, TX 78214

👉What to Plan for:
-Limited Seating
-First come, first served
-No registration required
-Mature themes

This event is held in partnership with City Council District 3, Seniors in Play, and the City of San Antonio World Heritage Office.

From Federico García Lorca; The House of Bernarda Alba by A. S. Kline TRANSLATOR, Copyright © 2007

We want to hear your stories! Participate in a special storytelling workshop. 📖We are looking for mission descendants an...
09/10/2026

We want to hear your stories! Participate in a special storytelling workshop. 📖

We are looking for mission descendants and people who have lived and worked near the historic San Antonio Missions.

Sign up to be part of this experience. Limited spots available. Registration required.

🔗Visit the link in our bio or WorldHeritageSA.com for full details.

Workshop Dates:
Saturday, September 19
Saturday, September 26

Final Celebration and Reading:
Saturday, October 10

🎉 Day 1 is HERE! 🎉The is officially underway! Get ready for a week of culture, story, and history. Check out today’s l...
09/09/2026

🎉 Day 1 is HERE! 🎉

The is officially underway! Get ready for a week of culture, story, and history.

Check out today’s lineup at the World Heritage Center and head to WorldHeritageFestival.org to view everything happening in the coming days! 👇

✨ TODAY’S SCHEDULE ✨

📚 ABCs of Global Storytime | 10:00 AM

📖 Honoring Heritage: Conversation & Book Signing with Former U.S. Ambassador Ken Salazar | 7:00 PM

📍3106 Roosevelt Ave., San Antonio, TX 72814

Don't forget to tag us in your photos and videos! 📸

09/08/2026

Are you ready to join us at Tour de las Misiones this weekend? Here’s everything you need to know before you hit the road. Scroll down for all the details!

PACKET PICKUP
🗓️ Thursday, September 10 | 4-7 p.m.
World Heritage Center, 3106 Roosevelt Ave.

🗓️ Friday, September 11 | 4-7 p.m.
World Heritage Center, 3106 Roosevelt Ave.

🗓️ Saturday, September 12 | 5:30 – 7 a.m.
Mission Park Pavilion, 6030 Padre Drive, San Antonio, TX 78214

✨SAFETY FIRST: HOW TO DRESS AND PREPARE:
👕 Wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothes. Light and breathable is best!
👟 Closed-toe shoes with good support are recommended; skip sandals or flip-flops.
🧢 Bring a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Shade is limited in some areas.
💧 Stay hydrated and drink plenty of water before and during your ride. Bottled water will be available.
🔦 Wear your Tour de las Misiones T-shirt or a safety vest so you can be easily spotted.
☀️ Prepare for sun, heat, or a light rain—pack accordingly!

For more tips and info, visit the Event Guide link in our bio or at runsignup.com/tourdelasmisiones. Let’s make this event unforgettable! 🚴‍♀️

No goats about it, we’ve got an exciting morning planned for our next ABCs of Global Storytime at the ! 🐐 Join us for a...
09/05/2026

No goats about it, we’ve got an exciting morning planned for our next ABCs of Global Storytime at the !

🐐 Join us for a reading of “The Goat in the Chile Patch” in nod to Rancho de las Cabras this month.

Bonus! You will be able to make your very own goat puppet.

🗓️Wednesday, September 9
⏰10 – 11 a.m. (Join us at 9:45 a.m. for open play)
🍎Designed for children ages 2-5 years of age.
📍3106 Roosevelt Ave., San Antonio, TX 78214

Visit WorldHeritageSA.com for more events. 📲

Join us for a special evening at the World Heritage Center as part of the World Heritage Festival! Honoring Heritage: A ...
09/04/2026

Join us for a special evening at the World Heritage Center as part of the World Heritage Festival!

Honoring Heritage: A Conversation and Book Signing with Former U.S. Ambassador Ken Salazar

🗓️Wednesday, September 9, 2026
🕡 7– 9 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
📍World Heritage Center, 3106 Roosevelt Ave., San Antonio, TX 78214

We are honored to host former United States Ambassador Ken Salazar, whose support was vital in securing the UNESCO World Heritage Site designation. You don’t want to miss this inspiring discussion.

🎟️Seating is limited! Tap the link in our bio or visit WorldHeritageCenterEvents-KenSalazar.eventbrite.com and secure your spot today.

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3106 Roosevelt Avenue
San Antonio, TX
78214

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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