There’s No Attraction In The World Like This One In Austin

Bibliophiles will salivate over the massive amount of books and manuscripts at the Harry Ransom Center. This expansive building at the University of Texas campus is so much more than just a museum. Here, you can find everything from archaic photographs to texts that have shaped modern pop culture. Beginning in 1957 by avid art collector Harry Ransom, the HRC has grown to showcase over 5 million photographs and 100,000 works of art. Gape at Shakespeare's First Folio and fall in love with Frida Kahlo's self portrait. With so many pieces of monumental art and literature, there's really no other attraction in the world like The Harry Ransom Center in Austin.

This mecca for art, photography, and literature sits at the University of Texas Campus.

You'll find over 36 million literary manuscripts, 1 million rare books, and 100,000 works of art within these walls.

Only 21 Gutenberg Bibles exist in the world, and The HRC has one of them.

As the first book printed using mass-produced movable type, The Gutenberg Bible is exceedingly rare.

Behold! The first photograph ever taken!

It may not look like much on the outside, but this little frame is loaded with history.

Jack Kerouac's "On The Road" made its way to Austin.

The Harry Ransom Center showcased the original scroll as part of their "On the Road with the Beats" exhibition.

Specialty exhibitions rotate through the Harry Ransom Center.

There's always something new to discover.

Members can enjoy special tours throughout the Harry Ransom Center.

Curators of the "Shakespeare in Print and Performance" wowed members with their wealth of knowledge.

The HRC welcomes award-winning presenters several times a year.

Photojournalist Donna DeCesare answered questions at the Harry Ransom Center in 2013.

Art and beauty is everywhere.

Not only are the exhibitions gorgeous. The Harry Ransom Center often hosts concerts and performances by the city's most talented artists.

What's your favorite exhibit at The Harry Ransom Center?