Harry Ransom Center
Free admission and tours of exhibits related to literature, photography, film, art, and the performing arts. Gutenberg Bible, Frida Kahlo, early photography, and more.
About: Harry Ransom Center
The Harry Ransom Center—originally named the Humanities Research Center—was founded in 1957 by Harry Huntt Ransom, a visionary English professor who rose through the ranks at The University of Texas to dean, vice president and provost, president, and eventually chancellor.
Visit: Harry Ransom Center
Whether you plan to tour the galleries, enjoy a notable speaker in our theater, or conduct research in our Reading Room, the Ransom Center's collections are a source of inspiration.
Explore the Collections: Harry Ransom Center
The Ransom Center's extensive collections of manuscripts, rare books, photographs, artworks, and other materials document our cultural history and the creative process. Explore just a few highlights of the Center's collections here.
Exhibitions - Harry Ransom Center
See rotating museum exhibitions in Austin, Texas, at the Harry Ransom Center on the University of Texas campus. Exhibits in Austin include The Gutenberg Bible, the Niepce Heliograph, and more.
Upcoming Events: Harry Ransom Center
Tours, lectures, film screenings, and educational programs at the University of Texas at Austin. Plan field trips, classes, and private tours.
Research and Access - Harry Ransom Center
RESEARCH SUPPORT: Fellowships are available to support residencies at the Ransom Center . CLASSROOM VISITS: Educators work with the Center to plan courses, seminars, and class visits.
Search the Collections - Harry Ransom Center
There are a variety of tools and techniques for searching Ransom Center collections. Start here and then access more specialized databases, finding aids and research guides.
Jobs at the Center - Harry Ransom Center
Jobs at the Center Join an inspired team and make an impact. The Ransom Center is an internationally renowned humanities research library, archive, and museum at The University of Texas at Austin.
Contact Us - Harry Ransom Center
Staff directory for staff in administration, curatorial, exhibitions, education, library, research, and reference at the Harry Ransom Center.