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Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center
300 West 21st Street, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712
+1 512 471 8944
site: Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center
#39 of 470 things to do rated by Real Travelers

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Here you will enjoy viewing the first ever photograph taken, alongside one of only 13 remaining Gutenberg Bibles created in 1456. Also showcased are rare compositions and manuscripts by Galileo, Beethoven, Hemingway and more. You will find a wonderful collection of theater arts pieces and a book library with over 800,000 priceless manuscripts. Take advantage of the free admission and experience many of the University's unique treasures.

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Directions

Bus: Blue 'Dillo; UT Shuttle

Area

University of Texas. Harry Ransom Center, 21st and Guadalupe sts

Hours

Tu to Fr from 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM,Th from 10:00 AM to 07:00 PM,Sa to Su from 12:00 PM to 05:00 PM

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