Located just off I-680 in Fremont, our docent-led tours include the Church, our historic cemetery, and conclude in our beautiful garden...where classes may arrange to enjoy their lunch. Students may explore the Museum after the tour on their own and watch an 18-min video. An optional discovery activity is provided to enhance the Museum experience.

Before you come, see our online Gift Shop for supplemental materials.

Visitors with disabilities will find all facilities at Old Mission San Jose, i.e. the museum, church, cemetery, and gardens, generally accessible.

      Student Field Trips

Field Trip Programs

  • Half Day

    Cost: $7/student, $10/adult

    Available Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

    1.5 hour docent-led tour of Mission Church, Cemetery and Garden, and time to self-explore Mission Museum including an 18-minute video on the history of Mission San Jose. Students may enjoy their lunch in our patio garden.

  • Full Day

    Cost: $10/student, $10/adult

    Available Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

    1.5 hour docent-led tour of Mission Church, Cemetery and Garden, and time to self-explore Mission Museum including an 18-minute video on the history of Mission San Jose. Students may enjoy their lunch in our patio garden. In the afternoon, we offer 1.5 to 2 hours of hands-on activities, including Ohlone children’s games and a guided nature walk through a garden of indigenous and Spanish-introduced plants. No additional cost for adults who are encouraged to assist with activities.

  • History-Social Science Content Standards

    History-Social Science Content Standards for California Public Schools, Grade Four covered on the fieldtrip:

    • Pre-Columbian life of California Indians

    • How their hunter-gatherer lives were affected by the missions

    • Why Spain established the missions

    • How everyone’s lives changed again with secularization, ending the Mission Period

  • Hands-on activities

    Hands-on activities are conducted outdoors in the afternoon on the Full Day Field Trip. They include Ohlone children’s games and a guided nature walk through a garden of indigenous and Spanish-introduced plants. A docent, with the help of the teacher and parents, will assist the students as they rotate through the activities. We also have rainy day alternatives. Our friendly docents love kids and encourage students to ask questions about what they see and link their observations to important concepts.

  • Group size and age

    We accept up to 30 students for Full-day field trips, and up to 60 (two classrooms from the same school) for Half-day field trips. Contact us for groups smaller than 15 students.

    Field trips are not recommended for students younger than 4th grade, however, special arrangements can be made by contacting us at info@missionsanjose.org.

How do I request a field trip?