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Explore the Santa Bárbara Mission Archive-Library, a treasure trove of early California and Mission history. Immerse yourself in historic books, rare documents, and preserved artifacts as you to delve into the roots of California. More Information Here
The capilla (chapel) at Mission Santa Barbara. Mission Santa Barbara (Spanish: Misión de Santa Bárbara) is a Spanish mission in Santa Barbara, California, United States. Often referred to as the 'Queen of the Missions', it was founded by Padre Fermín Lasuén for the Franciscan order on December 4, 1786, the feast day of Saint Barbara, as the ...
- Ripoll, Father Antonio
- October 15, 1966
- 1820, 1925 (repair)
- 2201 Laguna St., Santa Barbara, California 93105
Learn about the history of Mission Santa Bárbara, the 10th and last mission founded by Father Junípero Serra in 1786. It is known as "The Queen of the Missions" for its location, architecture, and history. It was the first California bishop's home and the burial place of thousands of Chumash and Spanish families.
Learn about the only mission continuously operated by the Franciscans since 1786, with a distinctive Neoclassical church, a Moorish fountain, and a large museum. Find out how to visit, what to see and do, and the stories of the mission and its people.
Learn about the history and beauty of one of the city’s most iconic sites, Old Mission Santa Barbara, a Spanish colonial mission founded by the Franciscans in 1786. Explore the grand bell towers, lush gardens, rose garden, olive grove and more with a multi-language audio tour or a docent-guided tour. Enjoy outdoor artwork at the annual I Madonnari Street Painting Festival.
The Santa Barbara mission church, completed in 1820, is the only original mission church to survive unaltered into the 20th century. Its historic sanctuary light has never been extinguished.