Harry Ransom Center
The Harry Ransom Center is the archive, library and museum of the University of Texas at Austin, founded in 1957 and in its present building since 1972. Its galleries show changing exhibitions drawn from manuscripts, rare books, photographs and art, and the lobby displays a Gutenberg Bible and Niépce's View from the Window at Le Gras, the oldest surviving camera photograph.
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- Opening hours
- Mon closedTue–Fri 10:00–17:00Sat–Sun 12:00–17:00
- Price
- Free entry
Hours checked October 15, 2026 · source hrc.utexas.edu
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Frequently asked questions
Is Harry Ransom Center free?
Yes. Entry to Harry Ransom Center is free.
What are the opening hours of Harry Ransom Center?
Opening hours: Mon closed · Tue–Fri 10:00–17:00 · Sat–Sun 12:00–17:00.
Free entry