Mission San Jose

PO Box 3159, Fremont, CA 94539
Tel: 510-657-1797
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San Jose was the fourteenth mission, founded June 11, 1797 by Fr. Lasuén. The convento has the only wattle and daub wall construction fragment left in a California mission.  An earthquake destroyed the mission church in 1868.  From 1982-1985 the church was reconstructed using traditional building methods. The convento wing is original and houses the museum and collections. 

Landmark Status

National Register of Historic Places

California State Landmark #334

Directions to the Mission

Northbound: From I-880 south, exit and turn left onto Stevenson Road. Proceed to the end and turn right onto Mission Boulevad.

Southbound: From I-680, exit at Mission Boulevard and turn right. The mission is on the corner of Washington and Mission. Map

Hours of Operation

10a - 4p daily, closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, and Easter.

Group tours for groups of twenty-five or more, reservations required. Please call 510-657-1797 x100 for further information.

Facilities

Gift Shop

Weddings and baptisms. Please call 510-656-2364 for further information.

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