California Mission Collection

Saint Francis of Assisi statue
Statue of Saint Francis of Assisi in the garden of San Diego Mission, California. Digital photograph

Junipero Serra statue at San Diego Mission
Statue of Father Junipero Serra in front of San Diego Mission, first of the Spanish missions in California. Digital photograph

Junipero Serras quarters, San Diego Mission
Father Junipero Serras personal quarters at San Diego Mission, which he founded in 1769. Digital photograph

EXPL2A-00051
California mission with padres, Spanish soldiers, and Native Americans. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Junipero Serras chair, San Diego Mission
Father Junipero Serras chair in his personal quarters at San Diego Mission, which he founded in 1769. Digital photograph

PREL2D-00016
Statue of Father Junipero Serra, Spanish Franciscan missionary, San Diego Mission. Digital photograph

PREL2D-00015
Statue of Father Junipero Serra, Spanish Franciscan missionary, San Diego Mission. Digital photograph

Father Junipero Serra, San Diego CA
Statue of Father Junipero Serra, Spanish Franciscan missionary to California, San Diego Mission. Digital photograph

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Discover the rich history of the California Missions as you explore the hallowed grounds of the San Diego Mission. Wander through the peaceful gardens, admiring the serene Saint Francis of Assisi statue (EXPL2A-00051) and the inspiring Junipero Serra statue (PREL2D-00016). Step into the quarters of Father Junipero Serra (Junipero Serras quarters, PREL2D-00015), the founding father of the California Missions, and imagine the daily life of this devout man. Sit in his very chair (Junipero Serras chair) and feel the weight of his historical significance. Experience the past come alive as you connect with the stories of faith, perseverance, and exploration that shaped the Golden State.