Tours & Museum

This tour is perfect for those who would like to visit at their own pace.

See the Gallery section of this website for a 360 degree view of the interior of the Mission.

During the School Year, Mission Basilica of San Buenaventura hosts special guided tours on select dates:

• Friday following Thanksgiving Day (November)
• Monday of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (January)
• Monday of President's Day (February)

Normal entrance fees are charged. 

Reserve your PRIVATE tour (15 people or less) at least 2 WEEKS in advance by calling:

Mission Gift Shop (805) 648-4496. 

Expert docents provide a thorough opportunity to learn about Mission life, art and architecture and answer your questions. 

School Tours:

The Mission Basilica of San Buenaventura docents offer 4th grade school tours during the school year.

To schedule a school tour please contact:

Mission Gift Shop at 805-648-4496. 

*50% NON-REFUNDABLE Deposit required to book school tours. 

Please CALL to confirm availability with Gift Shop personnel AND Fill out/return School Tour Registration Form (found here). 

Additional Mission information may be found on the History page of this website.

When Docents are unavailable, click on the following document:

A Guide for Docents and Teachers to assist teachers and parents for the self-guided tour.

Special Holy Week Hours:

Good Friday:   10am - noon & 3pm - 5pm

Holy Saturday:  10am - 5pm

Easter Sunday:  Closed

For more information please call 805-648-4496.

Tours begin at the Mission Basilica Gift Shop
225 E. Main Street
Ventura, CA 93001

Wheelchair Access: The Gift Shop has limited access to wheelchair users. Wheelchair users have access to the Gift Shop counter via the Main Street entrance and should request assistance to the Mission Basilica museum, garden and church via a gated alley within twenty feet from the Gift Shop entrance. We have three disabled parking spaces in the upper lot behind the Mission.

Please call the Gift Shop in advance for further details. 

Admission fees for all visitors are posted on the website. There is no admission fee for daily Mass or on Saturday evening and Sunday morning.

Mission Bailica of San Buenaventura is unable to provide staff or volunteer docents to meet the needs of the hearing or sight impaired persons or other special needs. Schools and groups booking tours are requested to provide services to meet the needs of the hearing or sight impaired persons or other special needs.

**There is no admission fee for scheduled Masses or Liturgies.