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Austin Sights

Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center

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Good for: Gutenberg Bible fanatics

Not good for: small children to young adults

  • Address
    • 21st & Guadalupe Sts
  • Website
  • Phone
    • 512-471-8944
  • Price
    • admission free
  • Hours
    • 10am-5pm Tue, Wed & Fri, 10am-7pm Thu, noon-5pm Sat & Sun

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Lonely Planet review for Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center

The fascinating Ransom Center is a major repository of historic manuscripts, photography, books, film, TV, music and more. Highlights include a complete copy of the Gutenberg Bible (one of only five in the USA) and what is thought to be the first photograph ever taken, from 1826. Check the website for special online-only exhibitions and the center’s busy events calendar of author readings, live music, lectures and more. All in all, this jewel of a place should be a must-see on anyone’s itinerary.

 

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    Oh so boring

    elsaj82 does not recommend this,

    Unless one knows almost everything about the King James Bible and how religion has influenced Western countries, this place is a bore... The main artifacts on display are bibles from various time periods. The museum should be renamed Gutenberg Bible Museum.

    Good for: Gutenberg Bible fanatics

    Not good for: small children to young adults

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