Carmel Mission
| when: | Daily |
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| where: | Carmel Mission |
| cost: | US$4; 5-17 yrs US$1; under 5s free |
| time: | Mon-Sat 9.30am-4.30pm; Sun 10.30am-4.30pm |
The Carmel Mission Basilica houses a collection of some of the most significant religious artefacts in California.
The mission was founded in 1770 by Father Junipero Serra and is still home to a thriving Catholic community. The building and its grounds have been fully restored after falling into disrepair in the years after 1836.
Visitors get an idea of how life was was back in the mission's early days. The museum houses California's first library, which was established in 1770 and contained over 2000 volumes by 1820. Other exhibits include a collection of tools and equipment used by the Spaniards and Native Americans in their daily life at the mission. The spartan room where Serra lived has been recreated in detail, as has the mission's kitchen.
| Venue Information: | Carmel Mission |
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| Cost: | US$4; 5-17 yrs US$1; under 5s free |
| Opening Hours: | Mon-Sat 9.30am-4.30pm; Sun 10.30am-4.30pm |
| The Carmel Mission Basilica houses a collection of some of the most significant religious artefacts in California. | |
| The mission was founded in 1770 by Father Junipero Serra and is still home to a thriving Catholic community. The building and its grounds have been fully restored after falling into disrepair in the years after 1836. Visitors get an idea of how life was was back in the mission's early days. The museum houses California's first library, which was established in 1770 and contained over 2000 volumes by 1820. Other exhibits include a collection of tools and equipment used by the Spaniards and Native Americans in their daily life at the mission. The spartan room where Serra lived has been recreated in detail, as has the mission's kitchen. | |
| Address: | 3080 Rio Rd 93923 |
| Directions: | From North (Monterey): head south on Hwy 1. Turn right on Rio Road (the last traffic sign in Carmel). The Mission is on the left side (Rio Road/Lasuen Drive) about 1km down. From South (Big Sur): take N Hwy 1. Pass Carmel Highlands, Point Lobos and Carmel Meadows. Pass Carmel River Bridge. The first traffic signal is Rio Road. Turn left on Rio Road. The Mission on the left side (Rio Road/Lasuen Drive) about 1km down. |
| Contact Details: | Carmel Mission |
| Phone: | +1 831 624 1271 |
| Other Information: | Carmel Mission |
| Website: | Carmel Mission Website |
| Name: | California Division of Tourism |
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| Location: | California |
| Address: | California Tourism, P.O. Box 1499, Sacramento, CA 95812-1499 |
| Email: | web@visitcalifornia.com |
| Phone: | +1 916 444 4429 |
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