The Harry Ransom Center
Wheelchair accessible
An internationally renowned humanities research center at The University of Texas at Austin, housing extensive collections of rare books, literary manuscripts, photographs, and works of art.

📜 Internationally renowned humanities research center at The University of Texas at Austin.
🔍 Houses millions of rare books, literary manuscripts, photographs, and works of art.

Why Go

📖 See a rare Gutenberg Bible and the world’s oldest surviving photograph.
📚 Explore 36 million literary manuscripts, 1 million rare books, 5 million photographs.
🖼️ View over 100,000 works of art and historical treasures.
đź’ˇ Access archives from famous writers, artists, and actors like Robert De Niro and John Steinbeck.

Why Avoid

🎒 Backpacks, large bags, food, and drink not permitted in galleries or reading room.

Tips

🆓 Admission is free for all visitors.
🆔 Bring a photo ID for Reading Room access and registration.
🗓️ Check website for specific material availability; some require advance request.

đź’° Cost

Admission is free.

đź•’ Hours

Exhibition Galleries: Tuesday–Friday 10am–5pm, Saturday–Sunday 12pm–5pm. Closed Mondays.
Reading Room: Monday–Saturday 9am–5pm. Closed Sundays.
Public tours available Tuesday–Friday at Noon, Saturday–Sunday at 1pm & 2pm.

🅿️ Parking

Metered street parking available on Guadalupe Street (free Sundays).
Accessible parking in area garages (fee applies).
Curbside ADA parking after 5:45pm weekdays, all day weekends/holidays.

đźš» Toilets

ADA compliant restrooms available on public floors.

♿ Accessibility

Wheelchair available for public use.
Contact five business days in advance for ASL or specific ADA accommodations.

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