Experience Old Mission Santa Barbara
Situated on 15 acres overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the Mission grounds include the beautiful Mission Church, historic cemetery and mausoleum, a nine-room museum of historical artwork and artifacts, and multiple lush gardens.
Self-guided tours include an audio tour available in English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, and Korean.
One-hour guided tours of the Mission are available most Fridays at 12:30 pm, Saturdays at 10:30 am, and Sundays at 12:30 pm.
Self-Guided Tour
Open 9:30 am - 5:00 pm daily, last tour ticket sold at 4:00 pm.
Individual Rates
Adults (18-64): $17.00
Youth (5-17): $12.00
Seniors (65+): $15.00
Active Military (w/ID): $15.00
Children (4 & UNDER): FREE
Museums for All (w/ SNAP EBT): $3.00
Friends of the Mission Members: FREE
Weekend Masses:
The church and cemetery are not part of the self-guided tour during these times:
after 3:15 pm every Saturday
between 9:30 am and 12:30 pm every Sunday
Other parts of the tour are still accessible during these times.
Weddings:
The church and cemetery are not part of the self-guided tour during these times:
Weddings are typically booked between 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm on Saturdays, dates are subject to change.
Funerals:
Please note the church and cemetery are also subject to closure for funerals. Funerals are often schedules with very little notice. In these cases, we will give our visitors as much advance notice as possible.
Visitor Guidelines:
Tour Route: There is a one-way flow of movement through the self-guided tour. Upon ticket purchase, you will be provided with a map and there will be arrows to guide you. QR codes providing written and audio information in both English and Spanish are also available throughout the tour route. To exit, please proceed through the last museum room into our Gift Shop.
Restrooms: There are no restrooms available on the tour route. Please use the restrooms located out front before entering the line to buy tour tickets. If you need to exit the tour early for any reason, please exit through the Museum and do not back track on the route.
Food and Drink: No food or drinks are allowed inside the Mission, whether shopping in the Gift Shop or on the tour route. We want you to enjoy the snacks and drinks provided, but please enjoy them on the front grounds or at the picnic area by the parking lot.
Pet Policy: No pets are allowed on the tour route - service animals only.
Thank you for helping us keep the Mission safe for all visitors, staff, and Franciscan Friars.
Parking
Free parking is available on a first come first served basis in the Mission’s spacious front parking lot off Los Olivos Street during open hours.
Old Mission Santa Barbara is proud to be a participating member in the Museums for All program to ensure our museum is accessible to all. EBT (Electronic Benefit Transfer) cardholders and their families, up to four visitors per card receive a discounted ticket price. Simply show your EBT card when you arrive. Through the Museums for All program, we're partnering with museums across the country to make sure everyone can experience the best museums have to offer. To find other participating museums, visit www.Museums4All.org.