Old Ursulines Convent Museum
Museum Open Tuesday - Saturday from 10am-2pm | Self-Guided Tours & Guided Tours Available
At the oldest building in the Mississippi River Valley, the Old Ursuline Convent was completed in 1752, replacing the Ursuline nuns' first convent in New Orleans that had been built nearby in 1734. The Ursuline nuns remained here until 1824, using the site as their convent, orphanage, and school for girls. The site served briefly as a meeting place for the Louisiana Legislature and for decades as the residence of the Archbishops of New Orleans.
This historic building is now home to a brilliant museum with both permanent and changing exhibits.
Upcoming Shows
Paris, 1789: Fear reigns. Faith is tested. The guillotine looms. In a world turned upside down, the destiny of 16 sisters of the Carmelite Order hangs in the balance. This powerful true story lives on stage in a site-specific production at the historic Ursuline Convent.
Tickets start at $45
More information at https://www.neworleansoperafestival.org/
