Discover The Alamo, a legendary UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the heart of downtown San Antonio. Known originally as Misión San Antonio de Valero, this iconic landmark offers an extraordinary journey through 300 years of Texas history. Best known as the site of the heroic 1836 Battle of the Alamo, visitors can relive the legendary stand where David Crockett and William Barret Travis fought valiantly against overwhelming odds, giving rise to the famous rallying cry, “Remember the Alamo!”
Guests can explore this historic site through a variety of captivating experiences. Reserve a FREE timed-entry ticket to visit the historic Alamo Church, where entry is available daily from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., excluding Christmas Day. To fully appreciate the site’s significance, audio tours in multiple languages and engaging guided tours are available by reservation. For a deeper dive into history, experience the Living History Encampment, featuring interactive demonstrations of frontier life in early Texas, including musket-firing demonstrations and daily artillery showcases.
Enhancing the visitor experience further, the new Ralston Family Collections Center provides access to over 500 historical artifacts, including an impressive Battle of the Alamo Diorama narrated by musician and historian Phil Collins. This two-story exhibit, with 10,000 square feet of gallery space, showcases artifacts displayed publicly for the first time. Another must-see attraction is Surrounded! The Alamo Augmented Experience, an interactive journey through the Alamo’s rich past via tablet-guided tours.
Recent archaeological discoveries have revealed the Alamo’s original limestone quarry beneath the San Antonio Zoo, further linking two of the city’s beloved landmarks. Visitors will find the Alamo in a period of exciting transformation, with ongoing enhancements designed to preserve its legacy for future generations.
Stroll through the beautifully maintained 4.2-acre Alamo Gardens, discover the Long Barrack—the oldest building onsite dating back to 1724—and admire stunning bronze sculptures commemorating key figures like David Crockett, Susannah Dickinson, and William Barret Travis. Each structure and exhibit narrates compelling stories, capturing the heroism, sacrifice, and significance of the Alamo and its role in shaping not only Texas but American history itself.
Today, The Alamo continues to inspire, educate, and preserve history through engaging experiences, groundbreaking discoveries, and new immersive exhibits. To ensure entry to popular exhibits, including the historic Alamo Church and Augmented Experience, visitors are encouraged to reserve their free timed-entry tickets online. From its humble beginnings as a mission to its pivotal role in American history, the Alamo stands as a testament to courage and resilience, inviting visitors from around the world to explore the heart of Texas history.
