Welcome to the Ransom Center

The Face of Inspiration

Lyndsee Nielson: Member Experience, Monte Monreal: Visitor Experience, Randi Ragsdale: Community Experience

Just two blocks north of the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Guadalupe Street, nestled at one end of the university drag, is a concrete, cubical structure that houses some of the most fascinating artifacts in the world. Inside, the Ransom Center offers a unique gathering place for inquisitive minds – a space where all Austinites can think outside the box and discover their own creativity.

Known worldwide for its extensive collections, the Center offers unique insight into the creative process of some of the world’s finest writers and artists. Highlights include one of only 20 complete copies in the world of the Gutenberg Bible, the earliest known surviving photograph, original works by Frida Kahlo (including her iconic self-portrait with thorn necklace and hummingbird), Gabriel García Márquez’s manuscripts, correspondence, notebooks (all digitized online), and much more.

Come meet us! Explore special exhibitions in the galleries, take a guided tour any day of the week, and check out our calendar of dynamic programs online. Become a member for a full, rich experience of the best the Center has to offer. There is no admission charge, so visit often for endless inspiration.

Contact:
hrc.utexas.edu
(512) 471-8944
300 W 21st St.
@ransomcenter