Hours
Tuesday to Sunday
10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Tickets
Adult $5
Senior/Veteran/Teacher/First Responder $3
Child (6-17) $2
Child (5 and under) Free
Family (2 adults & 1 child) $8, each additional child $1
A rancher, merchant, and one of only two native-born Texans to sign the Texas Declaration of Independence, José Antonio Navarro was a leading advocate for Tejano rights. Casa Navarro State Historic Site celebrates his life at his original 1850s adobe and limestone home, a historic jewel among its urban surroundings.
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Plan Your Visit
Casa Navarro is situated in the heart of old San Antonio, in what used to be a thriving Tejano neighborhood known as Laredito.
Casa Navarro History
José Antonio Navarro was an influential political figure during the momentous 55 years (1810–1865) when Texas’ destiny was forged.
Event Rentals
Rent this unique historic site, in the heart of San Antonio, for your next event.
Take a Virtual Tour
Explore the site from anywhere with our interactive virtual tour.
Events at Casa Navarro
El Camino Real Archeology Day
Saturday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.Travel along the El Camino Real and become an archaeologist for the day! Explore artifacts, learn how archaeologists uncover the past, and create your own pinch pot or rock art.
Legacy of the Chili Queens Workshop
Sunday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.Discover the legacy of San Antonio’s legendary Chili Queens and their place in the city’s history, then roll up your sleeves and prepare their historic chili recipe in this hands-on workshop!
Dia de los Muertos: Honoring the Navarro Family
Friday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.Honor José Antonio Navarro and his family this Día de los Muertos! Help care for and decorate their graves while learning about this meaningful tradition and the Navarro family’s place in San Antonio history.
Casa Navarro in the Blog
Emma Tenayuca: A Voice for San Antonio’s Working Class
San Antonio native Emma Tenayuca became a leading labor and civil rights activist, organizing for Mexican American workers and helping lead the 1938 Pecan Shellers Strike, which ultimately involved about 12,000 workers.
Hispanic Heritage Sites in San Antonio
The city’s deep Mexican-American roots offer visitors and locals a glimpse of what shaped Alamo City.
Jesse Treviño: Art, Resilience, and the Spirit of San Antonio
Jesse Treviño’s legacy is more than the murals and mosaics he left throughout San Antonio. His story is one of resilience, identity, and the power of art to tell stories that might otherwise go unseen. Through his work, Treviño ensured that the people and culture he loved would have a lasting place in the artistic history of San Antonio—and beyond.
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