The Harry Ransom Center is an internationally renowned humanities research library and museum. Its extensive holdings provide a unique record of the creative process of writers and artists, deepening our understanding of literature, photography, film, art, and the performing arts.
University of Texas at Austin (300 West 21st Street) Austin , TX 78705 United States
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The sources at the Harry Ransom Center make your research papers and projects so much stronger! Many incoming freshmen are not aware of the extensive academic collections on campus.
This place is more helpful for research than most libraries on campus! An amazing selection of original documents in the archives . There's also a gallery space that changes out each semester!
Known for having the Gutenberg Bible and the First Photograph ; also features special exhibitions that switch out every season. Great research library on the second floor. Admission is free!
It has a Gutenberg Bible and holdings that include documents of authors such as John Steinbeck, Tennessee Williams and Norman Mailer, along with Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein's Watergate notes .
Best exhibits in Austin including the Gutenberg Bible and the Watergate Notes ! Must see for locals and tourists !
Home to historical archives , books , photos and art . They include the Gutenberg Bible, the first photo, manuscript collections from James Joyce, Ernest Hemingway, T.S. Eliot, D.H. Lawrence and more.
Come see the Alice in Wonderland exhibit . Just know that they close the upstairs at noon on weekends. :-/
Fantastic interactive Alice in Wonderland exhibit with amazing art by Dali.
The exhibition “The World at War, 1914–1918” is on view through August 3. The Gutenberg Bible and First Photograph are on permanent display . Read more
Really awesome exhibit space ! #makinggwtw was so interesting and had so much to see
Make sure to check out old locks Edgar Allen Poe's hair, as well as the rest of the Poe exhibit . There's even a section dedicated to "The Telltale Heart."
Rotating exhibits can be seen at the center; permanent displays include a Gutenberg Bible and the first photograph ever taken.
Check out the Gutenberg Bible and the first photograph , of course. But also make sure to explore the temporary exhibit showcasing a selection of the Ransom's 41 million artifacts . Read more
Mad that I waited to come to the Alice in Wonderland exhibit , but so glad I came ????
Great way to dodge the heat while getting to see some incredible exhibits !
The Gone With The Wind Exhibit was extensive; a great afternoon.
Walk in and look right. There's a beautiful Frida Kahlo.
Wonderful exhibit of GONE WITH THE WIND
One of five Gutenberg Bibles in the United States can be found in the lobby.
Nice exhibit space at U of T.
Also has the world's first photograph in the lobby
See one of 48 surviving copies of the Gutenberg Bible! Only 5 exist in the the US.
Frida lives there!
An engaging way to spend an afternoon. Read more
One of the Guttenberg Bibles is here! Who knew?
If you're on/around campus & feel like exploring, this is right in West Campus, often unnoticed. It has such a cool, diverse history in TX, from a Civil War hospital to a school for the blind & more! - Social News Network
A very charming (and free) museum right in the heart of downtown. The staff is very knowledgeable and can answer any and all questions about O Henry! - Jessica Jones
Laguna Gloria is an indoor/outdoor venue that includes a mile of Lake Austin shoreline. See art exhibits inside and walk through sculpture and the historic gardens outside - Austin 360
Head here on the first Friday of every month for music, mingling, and appetizers from some of the best local spots. We love that you can make your own art from supplies related to the installation. - Scion Advisor
Love coming here! So nostalgic. Texas Exes - Remember to use your 10% discount for purchases made :) - Ailie Chang
The Sicilian Tuna Salad sandwich is very fresh and tasty. - Charlie Cheung