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): $15.00
Youth (5-17): $10.00
Seniors (65+): $13.00
Active Military (w/ID): $13.00
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.
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.