Historic Church Hours:

Mon - Sat: 8 am - 4 pm

Sun: 7 am - 4 pm

Weekday Masses at noon

Weekend Mass schedule available here

Audio tour of Historic Church available on King of the Mission app. Please use headphones.

Hours & Admission

10 am - 4 pm daily

Adults - $8

Seniors - $5

Youth 6 to 18: $5

Youth 5 and under: Free

Active Military and Dependents: Free

Museums for All (w/ SNAP EBT): $3.00

Audio Tours: $3 (Available in Spanish)

Gift Shop Hours: 10 am - 5 pm daily.

Gift shop located by Mission Museum.

Get ready for another summer of fun and creativity at Mission San Luis Rey!

We’re bringing back the hands-on fun that makes history come alive for the whole family. Whether you’re a returning friend or visiting us for the first time, our summer activities offer a unique chance to create and explore within our historical site.

June 25 - July 31, 2026 (Thursdays & Fridays) 10am - 12:30pm

Location: Agapito Court at Mission San Luis Rey Museum

Details: All activities are included when you pay for museum admission.

If you want to attend multiple days, an All-Summer Pass is available for purchase at the museum desk for $10 per person.

Schedule of Family Activities (for Kids, 0 to 99):

June 25 and 26 - Paper Wisterias: Capture the beauty of our iconic courtyard by recreating the Mission’s famous wisteria through delicate paper art.

July 2 and 3 - Community Mural Project with Muramid: Help us create a vibrant community mural in celebration of the St. Francis Jubilee Year.

July 9 and 10 - Adobe Brick Making: Roll up your sleeves and master the art of building with mud—just like the original Luiseno builders of the Mission.

July 16 and 17 - Traditional Basket Weaving: Join local Luiseño weavers to learn about different styles of native baskets and create your own functional piece of art Reservations required for basket weaving.

July 23 and 24 - Hand-Decorated Windchimes with local artist Linda Kallas: Design and decorate a personalized windchime to catch the summer breeze.

July 30 and 31 - The Wolf of Gubbio: Step into the legend of St. Francis and the Wolf of Gubbio by crafting your very own wolf mask.

Important Note: Basket weaving is limited to 30 people each day. To make a reservation, contact Helena Hazleton at 760-757-3651 x 170 or by email helena@sanluisrey.org.