City of San Antonio World Heritage Office

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🌎 Official page for the San Antonio World Heritage Office. Explore Texas's first World Heritage Site, the San Antonio Missions.

Visit the World Heritage Center to experience history and culture. Share your adventures with #WorldHeritageSA! The San Antonio Missions are a group of five Spanish colonial missions situated along a 7.7-mile (12.4-kilometer) stretch of the San Antonio River Basin in southern Texas. The missions were established in the early eighteenth century by Catholic religious orders to spread Christianity am

Photos from City of San Antonio World Heritage Office's post 06/09/2026

This week at the , we’re excited to host a River Artes Workshop featuring Anfisa Brewer!

Create your very own cyanotype tote bag using flowers, leaves, and other found objects.

You don't miss out on this creative, hands-on experience! 🌿

🗓️Thursday, June 11
🕕6 – 8 p.m.
📍3106 Roosevelt Ave., San Antonio, TX 78214
Free and Open to the Public
Materials will be provided.
No registration required.

06/08/2026

☀️School’s out, and graduation season is wrapping up! Ready for summer fun? We have tons of FREE events for kids, families, and adults all summer long. See what’s happening from June to August at the World Heritage Center! 👇

Psst…don’t forget that the Farmers & Artisans Markets and Outdoor Film Series events too! Head to their page for schedules. 🛍️

JUNE
6/10: ABCs of World Heritage: Global Storytime
6/11: River Artes Solar Printed Totes* Workshop with Anfisa Brewer
6/20: Make-it Days
6/25: Trivia Night featuring April Monterrosa of Live From the Southside*

JULY
7/8: ABCs
7/9: River Artes Workshop with Cruz Ortiz*
7/18: Bricks Family Day
7/23: Conversations on World Heritage: Rancheras and the Revolution*

AUGUST
8/1 and 8/12: ABCs of World Heritage: Global Storytime
8/15: Make It Days
8/13: River Artes Glass Jewelry Workshop with Ruth Bushman*
8/27: Bricks Night Out*

*For guests age 18 and over.

🔗Visit the link in our bio or WorldHeritageSA.com for event details.
https://WorldHeritageSA.com

06/06/2026

✈️ Discover UNESCO World Heritage Cities? The Organization of World Heritage Cities (OWHC) has announced the Young Travelling Scholarship (YTS)! This is your chance to embark on an incredible journey across World Heritage Cities.

**What’s in store for you?**
- Travel Grant
-Independent Travel
-Share your adventures through blogs and social media
-Connect with OWHC member cities & fellow travelers

🗓️ Application Deadline: June 14, 2026.

🌐 Ready to start your adventure? Find FAQs, application details, and more atwww.owhc-youngtravelling.com or tap the link in our bio.


https://www.owhc-youngtravelling.com

06/05/2026

Join us next Thursday night, June 11, for an exciting River Artes workshop with Anfisa Brewer!

Discover how to create stunning fabric-friendly cyanotype prints using Jacquard Solar Fast. Use flowers, leaves, and found objects to create your own prints on transparent film to craft beautiful imprints on white tote bags. Don't miss out on this creative hands-on experience! 🌿

🗓️Thursday, June 11
🕕6 – 8 p.m.
📍3106 Roosevelt Ave., San Antonio, TX 78214
Free and Open to the Public
Materials will be provided.

06/03/2026

Join us Thursday, June 4 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the for our Thursday Night Series, focusing on the role of sound in sacred spaces. 🎧

Fr. Allan Taveres will guide us on an audio journey, exploring how the unique design of churches at Mission Concepción, Mission San José, and Mission Espada compare to the churches in Goa, India and how they turn sound into a spiritual experience.

⛪Ongoing research reveals how sacred acoustic environments influence the human experience even after centuries.

🎟️The event is free and open to everyone.

👉Visit WorldHeritageSA.com or tap the link in our bio for more information.

06/02/2026

🎧Ever wonder why a whisper can echo through a historic church or why you can feel sacred music vibrate? Join Fr. Allan Taveres on Thursday, June 4, from 6 – 8 p.m. for “Sacred Sounds on Sacred Grounds”, as part of our next Thursday Night Series. ⛪ From the high ceilings to the stone walks to the arches, the architecture of these sacred spaces was the sound system. Learn how spaces such as San Fernando Cathedral and the historic San Antonio Missions were built to enhance the experience of those who enter. 🎟️Free and Open to the Public 🔗Visit the link in bio for more events or

05/30/2026

✨Run, Walk, Save! Tour de las Misiones returns Saturday, September 12! Celebrate Global Running Day and National Trail Day with two new promo codes, available June 1–7, 2026. Whether you’re aiming to crush a personal best or looking forward to a beautiful scenic stroll through the historic San Antonio Missions, now is the perfect time to lock in your spot. 🎟️Your Walk/Run Promo Codes:
RUNTOUR – Save on the 5k/10 Fun Run 🏃‍♀️
WALKTOUR – Save on the leisure 5k/10k walk registration 👟
Codes valid June 1- 7, 2026. Got a group you want to sign up? No worries. Reach out to us for a special group rate. 🔗Link in bio to register or visit

05/29/2026

Discover the fascinating connection between sound and architecture in sacred spaces like San Fernando Cathedral and the historic San Antonio Missions! 🎵

Don't miss our upcoming event at the World Heritage Center, where Father Allan Tavares will reveal how these beautiful structures were designed, used, and how we can help preserve them for future generations. Join us for an inspiring and eye-opening experience!

DETAILS:
🗓️Thursday June 4
🕕6 to 8 p.m.
📍3106 Roosevelt Ave., San Antonio, TX 72814

🔗Link in bio or visit WorldHeritageSA.com for more events.

Photos from City of San Antonio World Heritage Office's post 05/27/2026

TOMORROW, May 28, we’re exploring the chilling tale and the lore of the infamous Donkey Lady. You don’t want to miss this Thursday Night Series event. Details below

We’re thrilled to host storyteller Carmen Tafolla, Ph.D., artist Thelma Muraida, and Juan Tejeda of Aztlán Libre Press for this very special presentation and discussion of “Who are the Real Monsters in the Donkey Lady Story?”

🗓️Thursday, May 28 | 6 – 8 p.m.
📍3106 Roosevelt Ave., San Antonio, TX 78214
🎟️Free and Open to the Public.

🔗Link bio for World Heritage Center information and events.

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Location

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3106 Roosevelt Avenue
San Antonio, TX
78214

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm