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300 Alamo Plaza

San Antonio, TX 78205

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Open today 9 a.m to 5:30 p.m

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Plan Your Visit

Experiencing the iconic Alamo Church is always free, but a reservation is required. To make the most of your visit, book a guided tour, a self-guided experience, or entry to the new Alamo Exhibit at the Ralston Family Collections Center.

For exclusive benefits while helping to preserve this historic site, become a Friends of the Alamo member. Whatever level of attention you are looking for and desired group size, there's sure to be the right Alamo experience for you.

Adult $45, Child (12 and under) $35 - Includes Guided Tour, Alamo Exhibit, and Alamo Church Entry

Remember the Alamo™ Guided Tour

For the premier experience, we recommend the Remember the Alamo™ Guided Tour. Led by an Alamo History Interpreter, this walking tour explores the heroes and events, including the Battle of the Alamo, that have made the story of the Alamo captivating for generations. Includes entry into the iconic Alamo Church and the Alamo Exhibit at the Ralston Family Collections Center.

Adult $20, Child (12 and under) $18 – Includes Audio Tour, Alamo Exhibit, and Alamo Church Entry

A Line in the Sand™ Self-Guided Experience

Enjoy the complete A Line in the Sand™ Self-Guided Experience with the Victory or Death™ Audio Tour, narrated by Ray Benson and entry into the Alamo Exhibit. The self-guided audio tour leads you through the Alamo Church, grounds, and includes 11 stops in the new Alamo Exhibit at the Ralston Family Collections Center where you can view the Phil Collins Collection and more!

Visitors looking at a diorama of the Battle of the Alamo in a room with paintings on the wall
Credit: Diorama by Mark Lemon
Adult $14, Child (12 and under) $10 - Open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with last entry at 4 p.m.

Alamo Exhibit

Experience the Collector's Journey at the Alamo Exhibit in the new Ralston Family Collections Center. View the Phil Collins Collection, including the Battle of the Alamo Diorama featuring his narration, explore artifacts from the Donald and Louise Yena Spanish Colonial Collection, engage with interactive exhibits, and more! Free admission for Friends of the Alamo members.

Adult $10, Child (12 and under) $10

Victory or Death™ Audio Tour

Upgrade your visit with the Victory or Death™ Audio Tour narrated by country music singer, songwriter, actor and nine-time Grammy Award® winner, Ray Benson from Asleep At The Wheel. This 45 minute, rich audio production truly brings the story of the Alamo to life. Available in English, Spanish, German, French, and Chinese. 

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Alamo Church Free Entry

Experience the iconic Alamo Church. Established as a mission, it later became a military stronghold for Texas Independence. Entering Alamo Church is always free. To help preserve the historic site, visitors will need to reserve their free ticket to enter the Church ahead of their visit. 

Adult $65, Child (12 and under) $50 - Includes Guided Tour, Alamo Exhibit, and Alamo Church Entry

Myths & Legends Guided Tour - Thursday, July 25

Explore the myths, legends, and tall tales that we know today through an after hours guided tour. The most memorable stories are not always the truth. Did Travis draw a line in the sand? Did Bowie defend himself from his sick bed with pistols and a knife? We will present the most famous legends and discuss their place in the real story.

Adult $59, Child (ages 3 to 11) $49– Includes Alamo Exhibit and Alamo Church plus entry to 4 top San Antonio attractions

San Antonio CityPASS®

Sightseeing in San Antonio? With one easy purchase, save 39% off admission to four top San Antonio attractions, including entry to the Alamo Exhibit at the Ralston Family Collections Center and Alamo Church! Visit the attractions at your own pace, in any order, over a nine day period.

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Become a Member

Join Friends of the Alamo for free admission to the Alamo Exhibit at the Ralston Family Collections Center, tour and gift shop discounts, and more! Help preserve this iconic and historic site, and keep history alive so that future generations will Remember the Alamo. Memberships begin at $50 and make great gifts!

Boy in a David Crockett costume standing in between a living historian with a drum a another living historian in Alamo Plaza

Living History Encampment

Make your way to the Alamo's living history encampment, behind the Church, to meet the Alamo's history guides - known as living historians. Enjoy hands-on demonstrations about daily life at the time of the Texas Revolution. Discover what people wore, how they looked after their health, and what essential skills they had to master, such as fire-starting, leather working, and how to take care of their firearms.

Two living historians firing muskets on Alamo Street in front of a crowd

Musket Firing Demonstration

Take in the sights and sounds of a musket firing demonstration, sponsored by Virgil Rosser, First Vice President - Investment Officer, Wells Fargo Advisors. Learn all about the main weapon used at the Battle of Alamo, the flintlock musket. This 15-minute presentation covers the history and use of flintlock firearms, a quick tutorial on how to fire, and live firings done by the Alamo Living History staff.

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Alamo Film

Enjoy some time inside and view the Crossroads of History, a 17-minute film that covers 300 years of history at the Alamo. This educational film is free of charge and is shown in the Long Barrack continuously throughout the day from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. everyday.

Alamo Podcast

Explore all the ways we Remember the Alamo with this new audio storytelling journey, Stories Bigger Than Texas, featuring in-depth conversations about the Alamo's past, present, and future.

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Alamo Private Tour

Reserve a private guided tour for your group of 15 to 60 people during normal business hours. An experienced Alamo history interpreter will walk you through Alamo Plaza, revealing the story of the 1836 Battle of the Alamo and taking you to key battlefield locations that are today hidden under San Antonio's streets. Includes entry to the Alamo Church and the Alamo Exhibit at the Ralston Family Collections Center.

Guests discussing artifacts with museum staff in a gallery
Credit: Parish Photography

After Hours Private Tour

Create a private after hours tour experience for a group of friends, family, or co-workers. The after-hours tour offers an unforgettable experience for out-of-town guests, corporate groups, private ceremonies and receptions, and more. After hours tours are similar to private tours, but take place at 5:30 p.m. or later when the Alamo is closed to the public.

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Credit: Brittany Thornton Photography

Private Events

Create an experience bigger than Texas! The Alamo has venues with indoor/outdoor spaces to accommodate a range of gatherings including weddings, rehearsal dinners, corporate and social events as well as military ceremonies.

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Alamo Church Virtual Tour

Virtually step into the Alamo Church to discover more about the historic site and immerse yourself in Texas history. This tour consists of over one hundred crystal clear 4K resolution scans of the interior and exterior of the iconic Alamo Church, allowing digital visitors from around the globe to view and learn more about the Shrine of Texas Liberty. 

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Alamo Plaza Live Cam

See a live view of Alamo Plaza 24/7.

You can help preserve the beauty and history of the Alamo by supporting us with your donations.

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300 Alamo Plaza

San Antonio, TX 78205

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Open daily 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Collections Center closes at 5 p.m.

Closed Christmas Day

Last entry is 30 minutes prior to closing

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