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The Ursuline History Center at UTSA Southwest showcases the rich history of the campus—from its founding in 1851 as the Ursuline Academy, San Antonio’s first school for girls, through its years as the Southwest School of Art, to the present day.
Visits are available by appointment only. Please use the form below to contact us and schedule your in-person visit.
Welcome to the Ursuline History Center at UTSA Southwest
Join us on a virtual tour of the center where through photography, narrative and artifacts, you’ll learn the storied history of the UTSA Southwest Campus – from its inception in 1851 as the Ursuline Academy, the city’s first school for girls to its long tenure as the Southwest School of Art to the present.