Visit Mission San Juan Capistrano historic landmark and museum.
The whole family will enjoy budget-friendly activities, experiencing culture and history in many ways- from audio tours to educational tour booklets, fun exhibits and historical re-enactments.

See a snapshot of California’s history by touring our museum exhibits in both our museum rooms and throughout our 10-acre grounds of gardens, fountains and adobe preserved architecture. Most of our on-going events and exhibits are included in the price of admission.

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DAILY ACTIVITIES

California Missions Resource Studio
Open Daily • 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Mission Treasures: Historical Collection Revealed Exhibit
Open Daily • 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Koi Fish Feeding
Daily • 12:45 p.m.
$1.00 per person, FREE for members

Curiosity Carts
Tuesdays & Thursdays • 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Native American Basket Weaving
Wednesdays (1st & 3rd of each month) • 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Garden Tours
Wednesdays • 10:15 a.m. and at 10:45 a.m.

Teachers Appreciation Day
Second Saturday each month

Panning for Gold
Saturdays & Sundays• 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
$3.00 per person, $1.00 for members
Panning for Gold/Adobe Brick Making Bundle: $5.00 per person

Adobe Brick Making
Saturdays & Sundays• 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
$3.00 per person, $1.00 for members
Panning for Gold/Adobe Brick Making Bundle: $5.00 per person

Guided Tours
Monday through Friday • 11:15 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Saturdays & Sundays • 11:15 a.m., 1:00, 2:15 & 3:30 p.m.


Audio Tour

Award Winning Audio Tour
Award Winning-Adult Audio Tour: Voices of the Mission
Available in English, Spanish, French, German & Italian
Free with adult and senior admission

Audio Tour For Children
Saved by the Mission Bell: A Child's Journey Through California History
Available in English and Spanish
Free with child admission