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The Alamo — San Antonio, Texas
Photo: Daniel Schwen, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons. Front facade of the Alamo mission church seen from Alamo Plaza.
The Alamo in San Antonio: best for ages 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; Alamo Church entry: FREE (reservation required). Alamo Exhibit at the Ralston Family Collections Center is a separate paid ticket.
Address300 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, TX 78205
HoursGrounds and Church open daily 9:00am-5:30pm (last entry 30 minutes before close); closed Christmas Day
PricesAlamo Church entry: FREE (reservation required). Alamo Exhibit at the Ralston Family Collections Center is a separate paid ticket
Price notesExhibit pricing was inconsistent across official-page excerpts ($14-$15 adult) — Not confirmed; check thealamo.org before visiting.
Age notesNo official age recommendation published — Not confirmed; history site generally visited by school-age children and up.
BookingFree Church entry requires a timed reservation booked on thealamo.org; guided tours are paid and bookable in advance.
Suggested timeAbout 2.0 hours
AccessibilityNot confirmed — no accessibility statement captured from the official site during this verification pass.
ParkingNo dedicated on-site parking; downtown public parking nearby.
Hours in detailAlamo Exhibit at the Ralston Family Collections Center: 9am-5pm, last entry 4pm (official site).
Family facilitiesThe Ralston Family Collections Center is 10,000 sq ft with 500+ artifacts including the Phil Collins Collection (official site).
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Venue details last verified November 5, 2026 against official sources. Hours and prices change — check the official site before you go. FamilyDay AI is a free planning tool for parents; we list only facts we have verified, and we never invent ratings or reviews.
