Harry Ransom Center

A library like no other

What makes it fun

The Harry Ransom Center is a library like no other. Situated right in the heart of Austin, Texas, it contains one of the most extensive collections for arts, literature and history. Additionally, you are invited to plunge into the amazing world of literature in dozens of unique ways as a part of your visit!

Google Reviews

Harry Ransom Center

4.7

Based on 126 reviews

Justine LaVi

22:16 26 Jan 24

Dixon William

19:52 31 Dec 23

We took the tour called Long lives of very old books and had a great time learning about the well curated books that the curator and the employees cherish to have in their collection. Highly recommend this place to anyone wanting to spend a great time learning the history of books and the importance that they have.

Y M

16:29 17 Dec 23

Susan Coleman

17:57 12 Nov 23

Joshua Elzy

03:12 11 Sep 23

Great, free exhibits drawn from their amazing collection. Always worth stopping by.

Jasmine List

18:49 26 Oct 22

This center is small and free (donations appreciated) but it has quite a bit in it to check out. The Robert Dinero exhibit was fun to see. There are a lot of rotating exhibits and it's a great add on to the Blanton Museum near by.

Breanna VanDenBerg

14:17 25 Oct 22

Loved visiting this little museum during a trip to Austin. They had a few exhibits going and seeing the Gutenberg bible was a highlight. It was also cool to see Robert DeNiro’s makeup kit from the 60’s

Kristen L. Matulis

00:10 22 Jul 22

The Harry Ransom Center is so incredible! I visited several years ago while studying at The University of Texas at Austin, and my experience was amazing. My family & I went to see their Gone with the Wind exhibit, and it was so awesome. If you’re in Austin, definitely visit! Make note that their website has great information about their collections if you want to obtain more detail about their displays before you go!

Shereen Hijazi

16:57 12 Apr 22

If you are in Austin, don’t leave without visiting. The amount of history it carries are incredible. It is free, very organised and well maintained. You will have access to lockers to put your things for free too, and restrooms are very clean. The staff and security are helpful and friendly 🤗

K K

16:38 22 Jul 18

This is a must see while you’re in the Austin area. This museum is small but also free. They do except small donations. There’s a Frieda Khalid painting, the first ever photograph, and a Gutenberg Bible. An incredible amount of history in such a small space. The staff here were helpful and friendly. There are not large bags allowed. You do have free use of locked lockers. There is a small exhibit on at this time, which I assume rotates. There is no free parking for this building.