The Alamo

The Alamo Located in the heart of San Antonio, the Alamo stands as a Shrine to Texas Liberty. Visit theAlamo.org.
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Located in the heart of San Antonio, the Alamo stands as the Shrine of Texas Liberty. More than 1.6 million visitors travel to the site each year, making it the #1 most visited destination in the State of Texas. The 300-year history of the Alamo is world-renowned and represents the core of Texas’ identity today. In 1960, the Alamo was designated a United States National Historic Landmark, and in 2

015, it became part of the Lone Star State's only UNESCO World Heritage Site. Witness living history, experience authentic artifacts, and explore an iconic landmark that shaped the country.

Sons of '76 Member Night is almost here! Friends of the Alamo members can experience Sons of '76: The Alamo in the Age o...
09/05/2026

Sons of '76 Member Night is almost here! Friends of the Alamo members can experience Sons of '76: The Alamo in the Age of Revolutions at the Ralston Family Collections Center for a special Members Only Night! 🤩 Reserve your spot now: https://bit.ly/4gFdNID

Discover the intertwined story of America and the Alamo as this new exhibit marks both America 250 and Alamo 190, and the kindred turning points they represent.

Be among the first to experience Surrounded! The Alamo Augmented Experience in its new location on the first floor of the Ralston Family Collections Center.

09/04/2026

📹 Watch as the Alamo’s newest exhibit, “Sons of ’76: The Alamo in the Age of Revolutions,” comes to life! The exhibit, which is part of the ongoing America 250 celebration, traces the Alamo’s role in the American Revolution and why those who fought in the Texas Revolution considered themselves the Sons of ’76.

⭐️ Plan your visit today! https://www.thealamo.org/visit/sons-of-76

⭐ Reserve your tickets ahead of time for the Sons of '76: The Alamo in the Age of Revolutions before it opens on Friday,...
09/02/2026

⭐ Reserve your tickets ahead of time for the Sons of '76: The Alamo in the Age of Revolutions before it opens on Friday, September 4th! This new exhibit celebrates the intertwined story of America and the Alamo. https://bit.ly/4cDow3h

🎟️ Entry to the Exhibit is included for all who purchase the Remember the Alamo™ Guided Tour, A Line in the Sand™ Self‑Guided Experience, or a standalone ticket.

Alamo Archaeology Church Preservation update! Excavation continued at the Alamo Church last week. Archaeologists complet...
09/01/2026

Alamo Archaeology Church Preservation update!

Excavation continued at the Alamo Church last week. Archaeologists completed excavation in EU-60, continued in EU-94, and started in EU-95.

Glass and ceramic artifacts were found in EU-94. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4x6rxSZ

🏀 Show your support for the San Antonio Spurs as we head into the NBA season with our new Victor Wembanyama T-shirt! Get...
08/31/2026

🏀 Show your support for the San Antonio Spurs as we head into the NBA season with our new Victor Wembanyama T-shirt!

Get your shirt online or at our on-site gift shop! https://bit.ly/4hXbUJF

🔔 Join us for Mission Day on Saturday, September 12th from 10 am to 2 pm!Travel back to the 1700s, when the Spanish firs...
08/29/2026

🔔 Join us for Mission Day on Saturday, September 12th from 10 am to 2 pm!

Travel back to the 1700s, when the Spanish first established missions in the area that would grow into modern-day San Antonio. Hear from descendants and enjoy demonstrations from our Living Historians that will show what life was like for mission residents, including what they ate and the trades they learned.

Among the noncombatant survivors of the siege and battle of the Alamo were two sisters, Juana Gertrudis Navarro Alsbury ...
08/28/2026

Among the noncombatant survivors of the siege and battle of the Alamo were two sisters, Juana Gertrudis Navarro Alsbury and Maria Gertrudis Navarro, daughters of José Ángel Navarro and Concepción Cervantes and nieces of José Antonio Navarro, a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence.

Gertrudis, Juana, and Juana’s son Alejo Perez, subsequently entered into the Alamo under the protection of their brother-in-law, Jim Bowie.

In 1841, Gertrudis married José Miguel Felipe Cantú, with whom she had eight children. Gertrudis died in 1895 at age 78. Read more here: https://bit.ly/49rsHzt

Stay cool as you time-travel through 300 years of Alamo history!“Surrounded! The Alamo Augmented Experience” includes in...
08/27/2026

Stay cool as you time-travel through 300 years of Alamo history!

“Surrounded! The Alamo Augmented Experience” includes interactive characters, immersive clips, and 360-degree animations that bring the Alamo's storied past to life. Check out Surrounded! in its new location at the Ralston Family Collections Center. Plan your visit today! https://www.thealamo.org/plan-your-visit/

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300 Alamo Plz
San Antonio, TX
78205

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Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm
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Sunday 9am - 5:30pm

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