The Ursuline Campus of the Southwest School of Art & Craft, now on the National Register of Historic Places, is open to the public and can be approached from the scenic Riverwalk.

The convent was established in 1851, when seven Catholic nuns arrived in San Antonio to start San Antonio’s first school for girls. The complex expanded throughout the 1800’s under the architectural direction of Francois Giraud. To learn more about the architectural and historic impact of the Ursuline Campus, look here.

Among the highlights of the historic site are the elegant architecture of the two-story buildings which are constructed of local limestone, the beautiful chapel with some of the original stained glass windows, and the surrounding gardens and courtyards.

We invite you to visit our campus to learn the story of the Southwest School of Art & Craft and its historic site in the Visitors Center Museum. 
Hours: Monday – Saturday, 10:00A – 5:00P.
Sunday from 11:00A – 4:00P.

Docent tours of the historic buildings and grounds are available Monday - Friday from 10:00A – 3:00P.  Arrangements for other times or for groups larger than 15, can be made by calling ahead, 210.224.1848.