Old mission church remains in use as a chapel of Saint Joseph Catholic Church, a parish of the Diocese of Oakland. The museum also features a visitor center, museum, and slide show telling the history of the mission
General Information
Location:
43300 Mission Blvd.
Fremont, California 94539
Fremont, California 94539
Name as Founded:
La Misión del Gloriosísimo Patriarca Señor San José
English Translation:
The Mission of the Glorious Patriarch Lord Saint Joseph
Patron:
Saint Joseph
Founding Date:
June 11, 1797
Current Use:
Chapel / Museum
Website:
Hours:
Grounds open to the pubic daily
Self-guided Tours of Museum, Church, Historic Cemetery, Garden and GIft Shop
Thursday to Sunday: 11am to 3pm
Docent-led tours are available every 2nd and 4th weekend at 11am on Saturday, and 1pm on Sunday. Guided Tours are available by reservation.
Self-guided Tours of Museum, Church, Historic Cemetery, Garden and GIft Shop
Thursday to Sunday: 11am to 3pm
Docent-led tours are available every 2nd and 4th weekend at 11am on Saturday, and 1pm on Sunday. Guided Tours are available by reservation.
Fees:
Self-guided tours includes the Museum, the reconstructed adobe Church, Historic Cemetery, and beautiful Patio Garden.
Adult age 12 years and over: $10.00
Child age 6 to 12 years: $7.00
Child under 6 years of age: Free
Guided Tours
Adult age 12 years and over: $15.00 age (includes $3 Gift Shop credit)
Child age 6 to 12 years: $10.00
Child under 6 years of age: Free
Adult age 12 years and over: $10.00
Child age 6 to 12 years: $7.00
Child under 6 years of age: Free
Guided Tours
Adult age 12 years and over: $15.00 age (includes $3 Gift Shop credit)
Child age 6 to 12 years: $10.00
Child under 6 years of age: Free
Pet Policy:
No pets allowed
Closest cities with hotels:
Fremont, CA
Seasons:
All year
How to Get There
From San Francisco (48 miles): Get on US-101 S/Central Fwy. Follow I-80 E, I-580 E and I-680 S to CA-238 S/Mission Blvd in Fremont. Take exit 16 from I-680 S. Turn left onto CA-238 S/Mission Blvd.
Overview
Mission San José in Fremont was founded on June 11, 1797 as the 14th California mission and gave its name to the Mission San José district. The church was rebuilt in the 1980s to its 1809 appearance, and a museum has original mission artifacts, and the site still has an active parish and a museum, gardens and the Ohlone cemetery.
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