The Mission TodayMission Santa Barbara now serves as a Parish Church, a Franciscan monastery, a seminary for theological students for the Franciscan priesthood. It also includes a museum and a gift shop.
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History of the MissionMission Santa Barbara was founded on December 4, 1786 by Padre Fermin Fransisco de Lasuén. It was built with the help of the Chumash Indian tribe.
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Visit the MissionOld Mission Santa Barbara is open daily from 9:00am to 5:00pm. The self guided tour costs $7 for adults and $2 for kids.
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