I don’t know about Mission Conception, but Mission San Jose was having a wedding while we were there. As to hildimg a mass, I would advise calling the park system there to find out.

Probably no more than an hour, max. I've done a lengthy review of it. However, the Mission San Jose is more interesting, since it's the northern-most baroque church in the Americas (meaning, Baroque architecture done during the late Baroque period--which ended later in Lima and Mexico City than in Europe, and latest of all in San Antonio, which was back of Bourne even compared to central Mexico. What little European architectural influence you see in the others, as in the Alamo, is poor man's Neoclassical, as opposed to poor man's Baroque. The Quebec and Maryland were both Catholic colonies, neither has a Baroque church. While there are plenty of older churches further north, they tend to be of the Quaker Meeting House and Wee Kirk o' the Heather. Don't miss the San Antonio Museum of Art: remarkably good, particularly in Meso-American and Asian art: it merits a full day, whereas all four old missions can be done in under four hours: 75 minutes for San Jose, 30-45 for Conception, and under 30 for each of the other two.

Dogs are allowed on the grounds but not inside any buildings. Only exception are service dogs. Please pick-up after your pet.

I recommend the movie at the visitors center and a guided tour if you really want to learn the particulars. I think $30 would be worth it for the multiple sites.

At this time it's completely open. As the Riverwalk is extended, that may change

Hello Ontact, thinking about getting married? How wonderful. As for getting married at Mission Concepcion, I've got the following information for you.. Marriage Guidelines for Mission Concepcion 1) Mission Concepcion is a sacred space. The bridal party is asked to wear appropriate dresses that are modest for church services. Dressing space is limited, so brides should make plans accordingly. All are asked to respect the interior of the church in the way they act and speak. No food, beverage or gum is allowed. 2) The church seats 124 people but folding chairs can be set up for an additional 30 people if needed. 3) The wedding will normally take one hour for the setup, one hour for the ceremony and one hour for pictures after. 4) Please speak to the wedding coordinator, Candie Beltran @ 210-533-8955, as to floral decorations as well as other items such as floral pedals or rice. She will explain any restrictions due to the nature of our historical mission. 5) Limousines can be parked near the walkway to the church during the ceremony as long as the driver remains with the car. Parking is limited and guests are advised to carpool if possible. 6) Since the mission is part of the National Park System tourists may briefly enter the church during the wedding but will be limited to the area just inside the front door. 7) Pictures taken on the grounds of the mission ahead of the date of the wedding are subject to a permit issued by the National Park Service. Please call 210-534-8833 or nps.gov/saan. Please note contact information under #5 and #7. Couple of other things to the contact.. * What is the cost, if any to get married at the mission. If there a fee for the Priest services. * Can another type of minister marry at the mission? * What is the cost for renting out the Mission? * Are there any days that the mission cannot be rented, if rented? * Can non Catholic's marry at the mission? * Are photographs allowed during the service? These are just several things to consider. Hope the information has been helpful, and if you do decide to get married, "Congratulations and Best wishes.. Respectfully Dr. Marc PS 63:7 January 2015

Parking is free