Mission Dolores
Church · San Francisco

Mission Dolores

Photo: Erica Fischer · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

It is a Spanish colonial mission that includes an adobe chapel and a basilica. The site features a historic cemetery with graves dating back to the mission period. Visitors should note the original wooden beams and religious artifacts inside the chapel.

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Good to know

Tickets
A visitor admission fee covers the old mission, cemetery and basilica museum; check the official site for current rates
Time needed
One hour
Best time
Weekday mornings
Getting there
Muni bus lines 22 and 33 or the J Church streetcar stop within a few blocks

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Mission Dolores questions

Is Mission Dolores open every day?

The basilica is open daily except during special events. Confirm current hours on the official site before visiting.

How old is the Mission Dolores building?

The adobe chapel was completed in 1791. It is the oldest intact structure in the city.

Can visitors enter the cemetery at Mission Dolores?

Yes, the cemetery is accessible with a museum ticket. It holds graves from the late 1700s onward.

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