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Located in the heart of San Antonio, the Alamo tells the story of Texas Independence as part of its rich and diverse 300-year history to over 1.6 million visitors every year and is the #1 most visited destination in the State of Texas.
The Alamo is like nowhere else: the jewel of Texas heritage and a historic destination for the entire family. Discover the place that has captured the world’s attention for generations. Plan Your Visit.
Today it is a museum in the Alamo Plaza Historic District and a part of the San Antonio Missions World Heritage Site. Originally named the Misión San Antonio de Valero, it was one of the early Spanish missions in Texas, built to convert American tribes to Christianity.
Historic buildings, priceless artifacts, dramatic living history, and peaceful gardens - there's something for everyone at the Alamo. Before you visit, take a look at what we have to offer to make sure you don’t miss out.
Alamo, 18th-century Franciscan mission in San Antonio, Texas, U.S., that was the site of a historic resistance effort by a small group of determined fighters for Texan independence (1836) from Mexico.
Located in the heart of downtown San Antonio, The Alamo is open to the public year-round. The mission complex includes the buildings, exhibits on Texas history, the Daughters of the Republic of Texas Library, the museum shop and gardens.
SAN ANTONIO, TX -- Today marked a historic moment for Texas as the Alamo officially began construction on the highly anticipated Alamo Visitor Center and Museum, a key project of the $550 million Alamo Plan.The ceremony, held in front of the new center and iconic Alamo Church, drew a crowd of supporters, public officials, and community members, all united in commemorating the beginning of the ...
Centrally located on Alamo Plaza in downtown San Antonio, the Alamo features interactive tours and exhibits and hosts reenactments of the Texas Revolution. Founded in 1718 as the first mission in San Antonio, the Alamo served as a way station between east Texas and Mexico.
Featuring interactive tours, exhibits, and a Living History encampment where you can experience and learn more about frontier life in early Texas, visit the Alamo to watch demonstrations and get your hands on history. Visitors must reserve a FREE timed-entry ticket to go inside The Church.
In December of 1835, a group of Texan volunteer soldiers had occupied the Alamo, a former Franciscan mission located near the present-day city of San Antonio.