very interesting history that was fold us by a guide. She talked but didn't actually walk around with us - that we did on our own (which was a bit strange). The place is huge. Nuns lived here, it was also a school, an archbishop's residence and housed orphans, etc. Walking room to room you will encounter many displays and artifacts. Attached is also the St. Mary's church (completed 1845) which has the original pine and cypress ceiling. Impressive, the central entrance hall, is the original staircase from 1734 and a clock from 1727 that is still in working order.

The Convent Tour is wonderfully informative and a peaceful break from the busy streets of the quarter. We were there about 45-50 minutes but you could spend more time if you like. If you are lucky the convent archivist, Sarah, is a great guide.

I had heard stories about this convent and finally took the museum tour this afternoon. The convent & museum are very beautiful, and our guide Sarah was very knowledgeable of early New Orleans history, the earliest church influence, and what a big part the Ursuline Nuns played in history. She answered all our questions and is a wealth of knowledge. The convent includes lots of incredible artifacts, including relics of saints dating back thousands of years. Very impressive. It's worth the time spent to visit.