Carmel Mission Basilica Museum

Category: Basilica

Address: 3080 Rio Rd, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923, USA

Phone: +18316241271

Opening hours

Sunday: 11:30AM–4:45PM

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: 10AM–3:45PM

Thursday: 10AM–3:45PM

Friday: 10AM–4:45PM

Saturday: 10AM–4:45PM

Reviews

Klint Johnson

Sep 21, 2022

A fantastically restored historic mission. Junipero Serra, founder of California’s original missions died and was buried here. His original coffin is on display, as well as his relics that he carried with him. The first college in California was founded here and has been restored. Historically accurate replica library is on display. The building had been in significant disrepair and approaching near complete collapse. The mission has been restored. It is a fully functional place of worship and museum today.

Susan Kelleher

Sep 20, 2022

Beautiful

Sivia Veronica Castro Soto

Sep 20, 2022

Very nice mission, clean and historic

Rafael R

Sep 20, 2022

A lot of religiosity

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Questions & Answers

Im a fourth grader reporting on this... What Items Did They Sell?

Kodiaru | Sep 22, 2019
Marvin Donatto | Sep 22, 2019

Ditto on all previous answers

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How many bells have

Noel Cardenas | Sep 22, 2018
Amigo Kandu | Sep 22, 2018

10 bells total in 2 towers

Hi. Is it open now for the public?

Veronika 8a | Sep 21, 2021
Michael Palomino | Sep 21, 2021

Yes it's 10 or 20 dollars to get in though

Was the san carlos mission pretty

Jose Michel | Sep 21, 2020
James Whitmore | Sep 21, 2020

It is quite picturesque. Not to mention interesting historically.

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How far will it take to walk to a misson

Angeline | Sep 22, 2019
Rich Stephens | Sep 22, 2019

We spent 2 hours on the self guided tour but we read everything we could. There is a cost of about $9 to take the tour and it help with the upkeep. There is also a little chapel with either a mass or prayer service at 12:15pm during the week. So much history.

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How much is entry fee

Lisa Nelson | Sep 22, 2019
Tom Windeknecht | Sep 22, 2019

It's currently $9.50 for adults, $7 for seniors, and $5 for children 7 and up. Free for children 6 and under.

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Where can you find mission San Carlos?

Pubg Mobile | Sep 22, 2019
Tom Windeknecht | Sep 22, 2019

It's in Carmel (Carmel by the Sea), CA.

How much is it to visit?

Rock Labelle Freedom51 | Sep 22, 2019
Greg Azevedo | Sep 22, 2019

Timing is key. If the museum is not of interest, church only, Sunday prior to Mass might be good

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When are you open? Daily hours?

John Putka | Sep 22, 2018
Angel Vargas | Sep 22, 2018

Gift shop is open 9:30am - 5:00pm, museums start closing 4:40pm

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i'm a 4th grader, i'm doing a report about the Carmel mission. Can you tell me how the Carmel mission kept going? If you could that would be great.

Geeta K | Sep 22, 2018
Patrick Harvel | Sep 22, 2018

I don't know what exactly Carmel did but most missions grew their own food and livestock. They often sold what they didn't need. Missions still do this sort of thing today. Carmel charges admission so I'm sure that helps with running it today. If you call them, I bet they'll tell you what you want to know.

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Is there a Tesla charger available for guests?

Johnny Castaneda | Aug 31, 2022
maximo caratachea | Aug 31, 2022

No

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What is the current status of the mission

J W | May 24, 2022
Huey Huynh | May 24, 2022

Open for visiting. Close Monday and Tuesday.

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how many bell towers did san carlos have? <333

Alex Cokeee | Mar 25, 2022
John McEachen | Mar 25, 2022

Only one tower has bells

how is this mission special

Walter Galdamez | Feb 23, 2022
John McEachen | Feb 23, 2022

It's the burial place of a saint and the founding father of the California missions, St. Junipero Serra. It's also the second, of the 21 missions. It's well-preserved with dozens of unique period art pieces. It's an active parish. It's in an absolutely gorgeous location. Special in so many ways!

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Where is the first mission.

roman laskowski | Nov 25, 2021
Carmel Mission Basilica Museum | Nov 25, 2021

San Diego

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What's open as of September 2021?

vanessa hernandez | Oct 26, 2021
Cloud San | Oct 26, 2021

Everything was open, 2 weeks ago.

Is already open for public visit and mass?

Mae Ethelyn Santiagodo Pimentel | Sep 21, 2021
Neil Cristobal | Sep 21, 2021

Open for public visit only, front garden is still under construction. They're close on Mondays and Tuesdays.

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how many people go there

Marilynn Humphries | Sep 21, 2021
Meena E Saranson | Sep 21, 2021

Usually not crowded

Is there any festivities or activities to present mission San Carlos?

Bryant Kim | Sep 21, 2021
Andrey Ruiz | Sep 21, 2021

Not that I know about, there was a wedding to take place a couple of hours after we visited.

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Is San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo still a mission today?

jude ! | Sep 21, 2021
Isela Quan | Sep 21, 2021

Yes, with an active church community, as well as a historical landmark.

what was the tribe names of san carlos borromeo de carmelo???

Linda Petrossian | Sep 21, 2020
Pete Mireles | Sep 21, 2020

Esselen and Ohlone Indians

did the mission have animals

Giovanni Sanchez | Sep 21, 2020
Alejandro D | Sep 21, 2020

No animals

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When the entrance costs

blanca C. | Sep 21, 2020
Terry Fowler | Sep 21, 2020

It is free. It is a working parish so they have regular mass

Is there a fee?

Mitchell Zepeda | Sep 22, 2019
Vanessa Diaz | Sep 22, 2019

Yes, just call to get the accurate fee.

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Do they charge to enter the church?!

TZIA TZAN | Sep 22, 2019
scott toney | Sep 22, 2019

Cost us $9 each Never stated as a donation, simply entrance fee

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Can Catholic weddings be held here?

Glenda Grasz | Sep 22, 2019
Cesar Juarez | Sep 22, 2019

I believe they do.

when was the mission built

Moises | Sep 22, 2019
Rich McCartney | Sep 22, 2019

1797, was the 2nd Mission built

What was the solders for this mission

Kurama Uchiha | Sep 22, 2019
junhong cai | Sep 22, 2019

Sorry, I didn't see your message.

what animals are living there

Mando (Ethan Dang) | Sep 22, 2019
Carmel Mission Basilica Museum | Sep 22, 2019

Great question Ethan, on the grounds we most typically see different species of birds (primarily hummingbirds and California scrub jays) lizards and rabbits.

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What are the things that they produced?

Anamaria Valdez Espinoza | Sep 22, 2019
Oswaldo Rosero | Sep 22, 2019

During colonial times they worked the lands of the mission to grow vegetables and fruits. Besides the monks operated a school as per today

When did it close

martinez Ricardo | Sep 22, 2019
Dan OT | Sep 22, 2019

It's still open. Call them for a schedule.

What time is Sunday service

Jhulz C | Sep 22, 2019
Starrlite Charles | Sep 22, 2019

Sunday mass At Carmel Basilica museum is held at 7:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.. Mass is also held on Saturday same schedule.

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In what city is mission San Carlos found

Pubg Mobile | Sep 22, 2019
Ana Ramos | Sep 22, 2019

Mission San Carlos , also known as, Carmel Mission Basilica, is located in Carmel by the Sea.

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is it a good misson

Love Bee | Sep 22, 2019
Joyce “GritsnGranola” Hamann | Sep 22, 2019

Very clean and well kept. The garden is wonderful as is the gift shop! Sunday services are great too.

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Is the church catholic?

Theo | Sep 22, 2019
Gabriel Horacio Russo | Sep 22, 2019

Yes

When was carmel church made

mikayla | Sep 22, 2019
blanca Gjm | Sep 22, 2019

Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo is a Catholic parish, located in the city of Carmel-by-the-Sea in Monterey County, California, United States. It was the second mission founded by friar Junípero Serra in the territory of Alta California in 1771.

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Were the preists fair

Angelica Santos | Sep 22, 2019
Dan OT | Sep 22, 2019

I saw only 1 Priest who said the Mass. I would believe he is fair.

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why is mission san carlos borrome o closed in 2019

Kuskatan Morales | Sep 22, 2019
Mark Dunham | Sep 22, 2019

Not sure, but it wasn't as of December 30th.

Hey when does the Carmel mission open?😐

gunners adventures | Sep 22, 2019
joe silva | Sep 22, 2019

9 am

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Is the 12 45pm Sunday mass in Spanish or English?

Patricia Torres | Sep 22, 2018
Alex Hernandez | Sep 22, 2018

In Spanish

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Is parking at this location convenient on weekends?

Sco Say | Sep 22, 2018
Jessie Pearl Labrie | Sep 22, 2018

It's also a church so avoid Sundays during church time

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who built the mission?what was the reason it was built?how the site/location selected?what materals were built to make the mission?what was the problem?

Taivon Jovonnie | Sep 22, 2018
Carlos Fletcher | Sep 22, 2018

Father Junipero Serra commissioned the Building of the Carmel mission. It was the second of 9 missions built while he was alive. Tje reson the missions we're built is two fold. For one the Spanish govt. who owned California at the time,it was urgent to colonize Alta California before the Russians or the United States Govt. could lay claim to the territory. The other reason was to christianize the indigenus people of alta California. The site was selected be cause there was a better source of water than at the previous site at Monterey. Wood probably oak and adobe bricks were used as construction materials.

Who found the mission

Gloria Hernandez | Sep 22, 2018
Amigo Kandu | Sep 22, 2018

Juniper Serra

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Who is the founder of San Carlos Boromeo de Carmelo?

Ian Mafnas | Sep 22, 2018
Amigo Kandu | Sep 22, 2018

Juniper Serra

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Is it pet friendly?

Ambar Romero | Sep 22, 2018
Patricia Rice (Patty) | Sep 22, 2018

Didn't see any dogs but happy to hear it is.

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Who founded it?

Carmelo Hernandez | Sep 22, 2018
Dr. Ali Duerks | Sep 22, 2018

Juniper Serra

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Who created mission borromeo

John Xavier Villalpando | Sep 22, 2018
David Figuly | Sep 22, 2018

The second of his 9.

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I’m writing an essay about this, can I have some facts or it’s history please?

Krispys | Sep 22, 2018
Debbie Reyna | Sep 22, 2018

It would be nice for you to visit if you are doing a report on this mission. Father Junipero Serra is actually burried here in this church, right near the altar. There are many little museums here as well.

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Who built mission San Carlos Borromeo Carmelo?

Susy Aslikyan | Sep 22, 2018
Amigo Kandu | Sep 22, 2018

Father Junipero Serra, with local Native American labor. First, it was located in Monterey, but after first year Serra decided to move to the Carmel River ( Rio Carmelo ) where land was better for farming.

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What is the current status of the san carlos mission?

Jayden Gonzalez | Sep 22, 2018
Amigo Kandu | Sep 22, 2018

San Carlos is an active cathedral in city of Monterey

What activites went on at the mission

heather banks | Sep 22, 2018
jdb 1821 | Sep 22, 2018

Saturday just passing by. Took pictures very nice mission church nice weather too.

When was Carmel built

Dahlia Kamins | Sep 22, 2018
David Yuds | Sep 22, 2018

On June 3, 1770, the missionaries led by St. Junipero Serra, erected the Holy cross at the site of Mission San Carlos Borromeo.

Are dogs allowed on leash?

Julian Bharadwaj | Sep 22, 2018
A. B. Sumab | Sep 22, 2018

Only service dogs. No emotional support animals allowed .

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Who is the mission named after or what does it mean in English? I'd like it if people replied soon...

Nether | Sep 22, 2018
David Yuds | Sep 22, 2018

The Carmel-By-The-Sea mission is named after St. Charles Borromeo.

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Good morning! I would like to know what time is the first Spanish mass in mission de Carmel. I would like to bring my family who visit me from El Salvador tomorrow feb.18

Flora Morales | Sep 22, 2018
Michael de Guzman | Sep 22, 2018

Masses are only in English. There are materials for self guided tours in Spanish. Masses are only in English. There are brochures for self-guided visits.

what landmarks are near the mission?

Michael Chi | Sep 22, 2018
Ian Reid | Sep 22, 2018

The Mission Ranch and Hotel which is very close to the Mission was purchased and restored by Clint Eastwood. Some nice views and there are sheep.

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when was it destroyed

peepers | Sep 22, 2018
Nether | Sep 22, 2018

In 1851-well, that's only the roof collapseing.

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Is the mission open on holidays?

Norma Elizabeth Munoz | Sep 22, 2018
Uli Hauck | Sep 22, 2018

It depends on the holiday, it's hard to tell, best you call them

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What number is Mission Carmel on the mission chain?

Anna Lewis | Sep 22, 2018
Maria Luiza Quinderé | Sep 22, 2018

It was the second California mission constructed

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What time is Thanksgiving mass?

Alma Black | Sep 22, 2018
Schuyler Olsson | Sep 22, 2018

Not sure, best to call them and ask

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What time is mass in Spanish?

It’s me Jacky | Sep 22, 2017
Angel Cano | Sep 22, 2017

There was a wedding in process.

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