Preserving Art Forms and Cultural Traditions 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. Visitors Center MuseumHours: - Monday – Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Sunday from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Docent tours:
Visit the historic buildings and grounds Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Arrangements for other times or for groups larger than 15, can be made by calling ahead, 210.224.1848. Presentation about the museum:
Young historians might be interested in watching this interactive presentation about our history and growth. |
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The Ursuline Campus is the outstanding example of French architecture in Texas
— President,
French Heritage Society The Southwest School of Art & Craft is a premier example of adaptive-use historic preservation.
— Founding Trustee
Edith McAllister Wonderful tour — we all enjoyed it! Un paraíso de belleza digno
de ser visitado
— Rumbo Diverse, extroverted, forward-looking, rooted in history -- these qualities describe the Southwest School .
— American Craft |
