About This Tour

Visit the Old Ursuline Convent Museum in New Orleans to learn about early American and Catholic heritage. This is the oldest surviving building in the Mississippi Valley. Explore exhibits and artifacts to understand the work of pioneering Ursuline nuns in education and healthcare.

Walk through the courtyards and the chapel. Discover stories from French colonial times to the Battle of New Orleans. Get a deep look into the resilience and history of early New Orleans at this well-preserved landmark.