Entrada al Museo del Antiguo Convento de las Ursulinas: Nueva exposición del Papa León XIV
Descripción
Visite el Museo del Antiguo Convento de las Ursulinas, el edificio más antiguo del valle del río Misisipi, donde el rico pasado de Nueva Orleans cobra vida. Ubicado en el corazón del Barrio Francés, este emblemático monumento revela la influencia duradera de la Iglesia Católica a través de cautivadoras exhibiciones permanentes y temporales. Adéntrese en nuestra nueva exposición sobre el Papa León XIV. El fascinante legado del Papa León XIV, cuyos lazos ancestrales con Nueva Orleans son profundos, rastreados a través de su linaje materno, conectándolo con la vibrante historia de la ciudad. Descubra las notables contribuciones de las monjas ursulinas, pioneras en educación y servicio comunitario que ayudaron a dar forma a la región. Desde sus días como lugar de reunión de la Legislatura de Luisiana hasta su papel como residencia de los arzobispos de Nueva Orleans, este sitio histórico ha sido testigo de siglos de cambio. Explora las historias que se desarrollaron dentro de estos muros, desde 1752 hasta la actualidad, y sumérgete en la cultura que define a Crescent City.
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El museo dentro del convento exhibe artefactos y exhibiciones relacionadas con: Reliquias de la época colonial, incluidas estatuas religiosas, documentos históricos e instrumentos médicos utilizados por las monjas. Monjas ursulinas, que llegaron en 1727 y desempeñaron un papel crucial en la educación de las niñas, el cuidado de los enfermos y la configuración de los inicios de Nueva Orleans. Arquitectura: El convento, construido entre 1745 y 1752, es el edificio más antiguo que se conserva en el valle del río Mississippi y un impresionante ejemplo de arquitectura colonial francesa. La Iglesia de Santa María, agregada más tarde (1845), cuenta con hermosos vitrales y una atmósfera serena. Jardines y patio tranquilos: El exuberante patio ofrece un escape tranquilo del bullicio del Barrio Francés, con flores fragantes, senderos sombreados y estatuas históricas.
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Información importante
- Accesible para silla de ruedas
- Los bebés y los niños pequeños pueden ir en un cochecito o en una silla de paseo
- Se admiten animales de asistencia
- Hay opciones de transporte público disponibles en las cercanías
- Adecuado para todos los niveles de aptitud física
Opiniones(9)
You can self-tour, but we joined a guided group. The tour guide, Phillip, shared so much history with us that I felt transported in time. St. Mary’s Church is breathtaking. I feel honored to have seen the monstrance and heard its story of creation by the people. My daughter called it the Mardi Gras Monstrance because of its adornments with over 200 diamonds. It is so NOLA. You can have a religious experience there even if you are not a Catholic. There is a clock from the 1700’s in the entry that chimes a sweet tune. It’s Phillip’s mission to keep it running. You could breeze through the building in 15 minutes or spend two hours there, but stay long enough to hear the clock. Appreciate and honor the passage of time.
The history and storytelling of Kirk our guide was captivating and interesting. With this being the oldest building in New Orleans we couldn’t help but get tickets to explore and see the beauty of the architecture and craftsmanship from day of old. As we were leaving Kirk told us the story of the tragedy of the old clock that the nuns brought over from France that they donated to the Nuns in Galveston TX that was part of the devastating Hurricane of 1900. Right as Kirk finished his story about the clock the door slammed shut!
Although there are guides for tours,the times are not publicized nor provided in advance so you don't know for sure until you get there.Open 10-2. We caught up with a docent with a small group tour when we arrived just before noon and he was excellent. Had we not joined him, we would not have appreciated the buildings and grounds as he shared the history and his personal experience and knowledge about the chapel, statues, & Pope Leo. There was no other structured tour in the afternoon, just self-guided. So glad we joined them!
This was a very educational and fantastic tour for anyone, but for Catholics and/or historians especially. The tour guide was Mr. Martin and he was born and raised in New Orleans and had so much knowledge about the buildings and their history. I would recommend this tour as a top 3 in New Orleans and I would take the tour again.
Loved the tour, very informative, learn a lot…. The tour guide was so passionate about her job, definitely a highlight !!
This building is absolutely stunning! The museum was well worth the time and experience. Rich history and our tour guide, Guy was great! Wealth of information.
Anyone exploring the French Quarter with a passion for faith and history must experience The Old Ursuline Convent Museum. This complex destination has eluded me on my prior visits to the quarter but I will return to explore it again. The entry fee is less than a cup of cafe Du Monde coffee. Do not miss.
Lovely museum full of Catholic and local history. Very accessible and beautiful grounds. Highly edifying.
Amazing building! Had an incredible time! A must visit in New Orleans! I had no idea this even existed and the history behind it is fascinating! Now I also know where I might try to have my Weeding :-)
