If youre interested in the history of New Orleans you should definitely check it out. He paid a door fee that has student discounts and military discounts but the tour is free if you want one. The employees are very helpful and friendly I will answer any questions you have. It is a religious building so if youre uncomfortable in religious sites I recommend passing. But if you are religious its also good to visit, you learn a lot about different saints that contributed to New Orleans.

Very nice but small museum housed in an old convent. Focuses on the religious history of the region and is very well presented. Self paced and photography is permitted. Entrance fee at the time of our visit was $8. There is very affordable parking just a few blocks away at 420 N. Rampart St., and its just a few minutes walk from there. Highly recommended.

Very affordable entry price and some really interesting history. While we were there a local volunteer gave us a tour at no extra charge. Phillip was an absolute pleasure and a wealth of information.

Great museum and beautiful church at a very reasonable price ($8). They have about 7 or 8 different rooms to view plus the church. They is plenty to look at and read throughout each room and I wouldve throughly enjoyed my experience. But after asking one of the employees a question about the church he stayed with us and started further explaining the history and significance of the church, oldest building, and different artifacts throughout. We stayed for 3 hrs but the time flew by with our personal guide educating us without being boring.

Beautiful space in the New Orleans for any type of event! Always enjoy our time at Old Ursuline Convent.

I highly recommend a stroll through here on a self guided tour. There is SO much to see and understand. The chapel by itself is worth the price of admission. So beautiful, rich with history and tradition going back a few hundred years! The grounds are neatly kept and radiate the peace and tranquility from within. Pay close attention to the stained glass in the Chapel. Much to read over its lengthy and extraordinary past.

It was ok...no tour guide was present when we went so we had to do the tour on our own but the lady at the front was nice and honest

Lovely old buildings and interesting displays. Ol Southern Belle at the ticket counter is a bit sharp and cranky, hence the 3 stars.

Amazing self guided tour. Such a unique place!

This museum is beautiful and gives a lot of historical information regarding the building and New Orleans. One side includes the information regarding the convent and the cathedral that is connected; the other side is currently displaying information regarding the St. Louis Cathedral and a small room pertaining to Pope John Paul II visit to New Orleans in the late 1980s, but we were told this section changes periodically.

Huge disappointment. I injured myself on their malfunctioning water fountain. The water output is very low so I bent down low to drink, then suddenly it sprayed very high and water went directly into my eyes and face at high speed. I recoiled instinctively and banged my head on the inside top. I still have a headache almost six hours later. We notified the staff but they were unsympathetic and didnt care.The lady at the front room kept asking us whether we wanted a tour, and didnt understand when we said we didnt want a tour just admission to go in. Finally when we said the words self guided she got it and sold us tickets.The museum is tiny and there is very little to see, and its expensive.

Very historic place it tells the story of the Ursuline nuns that came by ship in 1724 sad but nice story

Lovely place. Enjoyed just hanging out in the sunshine out back. Its good to read up on the history first. The chapel in there is a surprisingly massive church, another nice place to rest and take stock.

Came in at 11 on Saturday and found Philip giving a tour, great story teller - the history is so rich! Love the wall of immigrants, he really puts the different cultures in perspective.

Well worth a visit, not massive in size but giantic in history. The people who run the Convent are extremely knowledge / hopeful / polite. Im very happy to pay the entrance fee (being Scottish!!) as keying alive a wonderful artefact.

Well worth a visit, beautiful church

Lovely old historic convent and church. Be sure to check out the back garden area too!

Great place very affordable..

Loved touring convent and St Marys Church. Beautiful artifacts along with great historical info. We are locals and learned more about history of the Ursuline Nuns, etc. Worth your time and ticket cost help keep grounds, etc.

A lovely church with gorgeous grounds and a self guided tour. Very friendly and helpful staff. Worth the admission price to see one of the only remaining buildings from before the Good Friday fire.

Tranquil atmosphere, fascinating history & information about nuns & convent in New Orleans

Beautiful church, grounds and interesting part of New Orleans history. Sorry we had to do a self tour instead of having the docent there due to the recent storm. Gift shop lady was very nice and we were told a story by someone else we ran into affiliated with the building. Worth visiting.

An amazing place to see tons of history and a beautiful place overall. Totally worth the price to go through the building and see the set up and all the artifacts and text.

The residents were so friendly and knowledgeable.

Loved it - theres a gentleman named Philip who gives great complimentary toursm

You can take a self guided tour but I would recommend taking a guided tour with Phillip. Very interesting place as the oldest building in New Orleans. Beautiful chapel and the details are amazing.

Pretty nice. Very friendly and helpful lady selling tickets. Overall worth the low admission fee.

Would be cool to see the other rooms and upstairs, but it was nice to see the pope visitation items and the inside of the attached church.

Interesting and restful stop while in New Orleans. If you enjoy history--religious or otherwise--you should enjoy a tour through this museum. You can go through in an hour. There is a very nice garden where they host special events. The chapel is also beautiful with very nice stained glass windows. The staff was very helpful and friendly.

Well worth a look in a city full of historical buildings. Chapel is lovely.

Beautiful museum, with an interesting history. Great self-guided tour, and inexpensive entry fee. I think we paid around $8 a person. Friendly and extremely knowledgeable staff. The grounds are immaculate with gorgeous gardens. Definitely a must see while youre in New Orleans.

Pretty cool to see the building. It is pretty.

Absolutely beautiful! We went on a day that Philip was there. He has so much knowledge about the history and made our visit amazing!

The woman manning the front of the museum was too occupied to get off her phone until I asked about the museum. She then replied in a very nasty tone you know this museum is a lot of reading, right? Which I can only assume was something she felt needed to say based on our appearance. We decided to not come back for the tour due to her rude and condescending tone

This place is absolutely beautiful! It cost $8 to get in, but that is totally worth it. You can take as many pics as you want and the tour is self paced. The kind of just let you want as you want. Nice to be able to look at something as long or as short as I wanted. Lots to read and look at.

Loved strolling through and learning about the history. The church is small, but, stunning

Heartfelt presentation of Colonial Woman’s great personal risk and benevolence.

beautiful place to visit in new Orleans if your not from Louisiana

This was probably one of the most interesting tours we did in New Orleans. It was cheap, even more so when compared to other tours, and the guide was extremely knowledgeable about the place and the history of the city and the state.This is definitely worth every penny you pay, and a must do. I recommend you do the convent before you do the cathedral, as you learn quite a bit about both when visiting the convent, making the visit to the cathedral even more interesting.

Fascinating! Self guided tour with a map. So much information to be learned. This was a wonderful experience and worth every penny.

Catholic tradition, Prayer warriors for the Battle of New Orleans, teachers of orphans and children in the way they should go. A blessed place.

Pretty, interesting, not sure I would bother with this place. History is kind of cool but maybe not worth the price of admission.

We came upon the convent quite unexpectedly while walking around one afternoon. What a lovely surprise when we stepped through the gate to the inner courtyard! The birds were singing and it was surprisingly beautiful and peaceful. The chapel was stunning in its beauty! Comparable to churches in Italy. What a wonderful find this is. I would highly recommend it to anyone seeking a respite from the city!

Beautiful piece of history. Another part of our historical *Ghost Tour*

If you like history or Catholic culture you have to see this museum.

The best walking tour ever --- three hundred year history of one of the oldest cities in North America

You would expect that the historic Ursuline Convent turned museum would be focused on what it was like to live in a convent right??? No. Instead its a shrine to the St. Louis Cathedral. Seriously 5 of 6 rooms dedicated to the museum were dedicated to the history of the church. Not what I was thinking at all. Let down for sure.

Great self-directed tour. Interesting history. Beautiful building and grounds. Has a nice gift shop. St. Ann church is next door and also part of tour.

Gives you a feeling to appreciate the people before us that ran and built this beautiful place.

Great place to explore Catholic history of New Orleans.

Cute little place. Doesnt take more then 30 mon

Beautiful old building. Very peaceful and soothing inside the chapel. Lovely old statues and gorgeous winding staircase ornately detailed. Lots of historical information on the convent in various rooms. Curious attic with the shutters nailed shut.... Vampire folklore.... Not part of the tour but very creepy to look at from the outside nonetheless. Would definitely recommend to others. 8.00 per person.... Absolutely worth it.

It is the oldest building in the Mississippi River Valley. It is a great Play Store and the adjoining church is very interesting. Its a nice respite from all the going ons in the French Quarter.

Educational, cheap, not a lot of people there so its pretty comfortable and you can definitely take your time. Interesting information about the yellow fever epidemic and the first female pharmacist.

The structure is beautiful. The church itself is as well. The lawn and the inside are well-maintained. However, I expected a little more historical information of the convent in the museum rather than just history of Catholicism. Despite this, I do recommend it for its statues, sanctuary, and staircase.

On our last day in New Orleans we made this our last stop on list of things to do. Was highly disappointed by woman who may have been a guide or gift shop employee. She outright told us we would be disappointed by this tour. She stated that if we came to see ghosts, there werent any. She said that the second floor is off limits & the museum just reflects the 300th anniversary of New Orleans. Wed much more enjoy the house down the street thats haunted by some lady who tortured her slaves back in the 1800s. My older daughters, 20 & 23, & I were so offput by this womans rudeness. We walked out of there in disbelief. Another employee actually came outside to try to assuage us, but the damage was done & we left. Im sure the admittance fee goes toward the restoration & upkeep of this historical site. I hope the society reads their google reviews too. Because this woman turned away 3 paying customers interested in your museum. Bad business! The ONLY negative part of our wonderful New Orleans vacation.

Take the guided tour.....you will not be disappointed! The tour guide was awesome.

One of the best places to visit if you find yourself in the French Quarter.

This a nice little place and reasonably priced. It has interesting history and it is also a nice break inside the AC from the hot New Orleans heat.

It is a very simple museum in a very old location. The story of the Ursuline nuns in New Orleans is very compelling.

Been wanting to see this for years now, so we took some time to do the self guided tour. There is a lot of history involving the religious orders of sisters doing good works for the city. The tour includes the attached church of st.mary which is very beautiful. This is well worth the visit.

After reading about the history of the convent I was eager to see it for my self.

Fantastic piece of local and Catholic history in New Orleans.

What a beautiful place to have a celebration of the like of my wifes uncle. It was a gorgeous convent.

Absolutely gorgeous.Make sure to stop in

Great history. Very spiritual place.

Breath taking! Amazing history! Wonderful tour guide!

Definitely take the guided tour. This place is super interesting and the cathedral is stunning.

An old historic place. Worth a visit!

Beautiful garden and good venue for wedding. Historic location. Photo worthy.

Fantastic tour with an awesome guide!

The guide was a true pleasure. Facenating!

Outstanding and informative tour re: 300 years of Catholicism and the city of New Orleans. Learn about all the different immigrant groups that came here.

Truly a massive time capsule which preserves the atmosphere from the 18th and 19th centuries. We entered the garden outside and already we sensed the 18th century French presence. The architecture and perfectly manicured hedges are like a fragment of a French palace. Inside the cathedral and complex we joined Phils tour. He is insanely knowledgeable about the history of New Orleans and the building. The tour focused on the cathedral and Christianity. The stain glass windows are marvelous especially when the light shines at the right angle. There was also a short movie on the TV which was informative with nice background music. The outdoor courtyard had magnificent sculptures of Christian characters. Pleasant, apparently quite a few couples wed here. Overall I highly recommend dropping by and exploring the museum.

Nice piece of Catholic and New Orleans history.

Beautiful museum and chapel

So impressive, steepped in history.

Beautiful building but not a well curated tour or museum. I would pass if I had limited time in NO.

It is not the convent as the sisters would have lived in it, but it is full of historic artifacts that came over with the nuns from France back in the 1700s! It is a gorgeous museum with lots to discover, and the chapel and gardens are gorgeous.

A great part of New Orleans history

Absolutely beautiful!

The exhibits were very well layed out and the property is beautiful.

Absolutely cool place to check out was given a guided tour was spectacular

Great history. At night... Scary stories.

The oldest Convent in the USA

This building is important and special the floors caught my attention! Also the different types of fruits in the garden

While it was closed on the day we tried to tour, I heard the history of the convent on a paranormal tour and found that this convent has folklore ties to stories of vampires. And a mysterious attic, with blessed silver nails hold the shutters of the attic Windows shut.

Very nice building and grounds to tour.

Bartended a wedding there. Smoothest, most professional wedding Ive ever worked.

History at its most interesting!

Fascinating history; engaged tour guides. Totally reasonable price for this beautiful landmark.

8 dollars per person. Friendly staffs and impressive interiors and nice view from the garden. Very cool inside.

Interesting Catholic church history, beautiful church, tour excellent!

Pretty but small area and not that much actual information

This is an amazing Historic Site. The history of the Ursulines in New Orleans is wonderful!

Lots of history here and the docents are great sources of info about these women with a mission.

Interesting history.

Beautiful and peaceful

Oldest building in the city. Peaceful self guided tour

Great historical grounds