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Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Open Daily: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
Closed at noon Good Friday and Christmas Eve.
The historic Mission reserves the right to close due to weather conditions.
On rainy days, please call (949) 234-1300 to check hours of operation.
Today's Highlights

SJC Resident Appreciation Day
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
On Wednesdays, SJC residents with a valid photo ID may pay for one adult admission and bring in a guest for free.

Cost Details: 2 adult admissions for the price of 1

Garden Tours
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Wednesday
10:15 AM & 10:45 AM
Cost Details: This event is free with paid admission to the Mission
Location: Mission grounds
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Summer Craft Days - Cornhusk Dolls/Action Figures
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Wednesdays
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Mission San Juan Capistrano is pleased to offer daytime events for children (appropriate for ages 6-12) beginning June 25 continuing through August 31, 2012. Parent or sitter must be present to participate. *Please note, July 4th holiday will have weekend programming Panning for Gold and Adobe Brick Making in lieu of the regular scheduled craft day programming.

Cost Details: $3.00 per child in addition to admission; $1.00 for members
Location: Central Courtyard
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Daily Activities

California Missions Resource Studio
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Mission San Juan Capistrano is pleased to announce the opening of its new California Missions Resource Studio.

Cost Details: This event is free with paid admission to the Mission
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South Wing Interpretative Exhibit
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The new exhibit highlights the lives of the padres who lived in the South Wing of the Mission during the 18th century.

Cost Details: This event is free with paid admission to the Mission

Voices of the Mission Audio Tours
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Daily
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Daily
Award-winning Adult Audio Tours included with paid Adult and Senior admission in the following languages: English, Spanish, French, Italian, German and Vietnamese

Cost Details: Audio Tours are free with paid adult & senior admission to the Mission
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Child Audio Tour: Saved By The Mission Bell
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
A Child’s Journey Through California’s History. Available in English and Spanish. This humorous and imaginative audio tour is designed to engage 4th graders, but appropriate for children of all ages.

Cost Details: Free with cost of admission
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Plein-Air Paintings from the Collection of Mrs. Joan Irvine Smith
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Daily
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Mission San Juan Capistrano is proud to partner with longtime Mission supporter Mrs. Joan Irvine Smith to display reproductions of historic plein-air paintings from her private collection at the Irvine Museum

Cost Details: This event is free with paid admission to the Mission
Location: Soldiers Barracks Gallery
Phone: (949) 234-1315
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Guided Tour
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Monday - Sunday
Monday through Friday: 11:15 a.m. Saturdays: 11:15 a.m. and 2:15 p.m. Sundays: 2:15 p.m.
Tour durations are 45 minutes and do not require advanced reservations.

Cost: $2 - $3
Cost Details: $2 for Members; $3 Adult/$2 Child for Non Members, in addition to museum admission
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Koi Fish Feeding
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
12:45 PM
Help us feed our koi fish friends! Visitors may meet us at one of two courtyard fountains to participate in and enjoy this daily activity. Fish food provided.

Cost Details: $1.00 per person, free to Preservation Society Members
Phone: 949-234-1300
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Mission Treasures: Historical Collection Revealed
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Featuring historic artifacts, precious and rare paintings, religious artifacts, documents and more related to the history of the Mission.

Cost Details: This event is free with paid admission to the Mission
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