The Alamo

300 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, Texas, 78205

210-225-1391

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The Alamo in San Antonio

For over 300 years, The Alamo has been at the crossroads of history. Serving as the San Antonio de Valero, a Spanish Mission in the early 1700s, the Alamo served a crucial role in the settlement of San Antonio and Southwest Texas. For 13 days in 1836, nearly 200 Texans held the Alamo over from over 1,000 Mexican troops. Today, the historic mission commemorates those who died in the Battle of the Alamo. At the Centennial Museum behind the church, visitors can watch an accurate depiction of the famous battle in the IMAX movie theater.

Details

Hours

- September-May: 9:00am-5:30pm (Daily); June-August: 9:00am-7:00pm (Daily)

Prices

- Free

Events

Fourth of July, Battle Anniversary
San Antonio Founders Day

History Talks
Plaza Battlefield Tours

Fall at The Alamo

Activities

Alamo Tours
Wall of History

Alamo Gardens
Gift Shop

Alamo Church

FAQs

What can I see at The Alamo?

Enrich your visit to The Alamo by exploring the Alamo Shrine, where you will find the names of Alamo defenders, Spanish colonial decorations, and historical artifacts. Explore the Long Barrack Museum, the official Alamo museum, and the Wall of History, a ceramic display of 300 years of Alamo history. Stroll through the Alamo Gardens, a memorial park around the Alamo Shrine.

Are there tours available?

Yes, the Alamo provides a variety of tours for visitors, including battlefield tours, docent-led tours, 45-minute audio tours, after-hours tours, and VIP tours.