Yes, you can still go inside the Alamo Church, the most iconic and sacred building of the historic San Antonio site. In 2026, admission to the church remains free of charge, but a high-value "Timed Entry Reservation" is mandatory to manage the high volume of visitors and protect the fragile limestone structure. While the church is the only original building remaining from the 1836 battle, the larger "Alamo Plaza" has undergone a massive multi-year restoration. You can now visit the Ralston Family Collections Center, a high-value museum that houses Phil Collins' massive collection of Alamo artifacts. A peer-to-peer essential: when inside the church, you must maintain a "hushed" tone, and photography is strictly prohibited out of respect for the defenders who died there. The experience provides a visceral, high-value connection to the "Cradle of Texas Liberty," allowing you to stand within the same thick stone walls where Crockett and Bowie made their final stand nearly 200 years ago.