The Mission museum is adjacent to the gift shop. Both are housed in the original Convento Wing, which was once the residential quarters of the Franciscan priests and friars who served the community. The museum holds a collection of artifacts, including Native Californian, Mission Era, and American settlement.  Unlike other California missions, the doors of Mission San Luis Obispo are open to all every day of the year, but the Museum will be the same hours as our Gift Shop hours as listed below. We depend on your donations, but we do not charge admission. You may visit and return as often as you wish. Help keep our doors open.