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Mission San Juan Capistrano

San Juan Capistrano · South County · History

California mission founded in 1776, with the Great Stone Church ruins, a museum and gardens.

Free days

No free day found on the hours and admission page

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Admission

Paid: Adults 18–59 $19; Seniors 60+ $16; Students $11; Youth 5+ $11; 4 and under free

✓ Verified on missionsjc.com · checked Oct 4, 2026

Free days & hours

No free day found on the hours and admission page

Not confirmed – check with the museum

Reservations

Date-specific tickets online, or buy at the Main Entrance; not required

✓ Verified on missionsjc.com · checked Oct 4, 2026

Hours

Tue–Sun 9am–5pm (admission sold until 4:45pm); Mondays by appointment only (photography/guided tour)

✓ Verified on missionsjc.com · checked Oct 4, 2026

Closed

Mondays; Thanksgiving and Christmas Day; closes at noon on Good Friday and Christmas Eve; annual gala day

✓ Verified on missionsjc.com · checked Oct 4, 2026

Parking

Not found on official site; confirm directly

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Kids

Children 4 and under free; Fourth Grader package

✓ Verified on missionsjc.com · checked Oct 4, 2026

Accessibility

Not found on official site; confirm directly

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Address

26801 Old Mission Road, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

✓ Verified on missionsjc.com · checked Oct 4, 2026

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Free days, hours and prices change often, and museums close for installations and private events. Always confirm on the museum's own site before you go. Information only; Orca Travel Collection isn't affiliated with these museums.

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Information only. Free days, hours and prices change; confirm with each museum before you go. Data: each museum's official website, balboapark.org and OpenStreetMap · Facts checked Oct 4, 2026 · Map © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.