Harry Ransom Center

The Ransom Center, a humanities research library and museum at The University of Texas at Austin, provides a record of the creative process of writers and artists, deepening our understanding of literature, photography, film, art, and the performing arts.

The Harry Ransom Center is an internationally renowned humanities research library and museum at The University of Texas at Austin. Its extensive holdings provide a unique record of the creative process of writers and artists, deepening our understanding of literature, photography, film, art, and the performing arts.

Thousands of scholars, students, and cultural enthusiasts from around the world study materials from the collections each year. These collections also inspire original exhibitions and programs that offer visitors opportunity for enrichment, discovery, and delight. The Ransom Center advances the study of the arts and humanities and fosters an environment where culture thrives.