We thouroughly enjoyed our visit. The collection exhibited was a wonderful diversity of high quality pieces. Austin should be proud to have this gem at it's center. Parking is just around the corner and you can enjoy a beautiful view of the Capitol, just to the south as you walk to the front doors. Add it to your plans, we...
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Harry Ransom Center
21st and Guadalupe, University of Texas, Austin, TX 78713-7219
512 471 8944
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Ranked #3 of 34 shopping in Austin
Type: Libraries, Art Galleries
Activities: Hiking
Description: A description of some of the items that are contained in the center
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This is an unbelievable place, open to the public no admission fee. We saw the Gutenberg Bible, Frieda Kahlo's self portrait, and a stunning, extensive exhibit of Arnold Newman's photographs, entitled "Masterclass." All in a spare hour we had walking the campus. Went in on a whim, left the building having been completely transported. The photos were especially wonderful -...
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I was so excited that the Frida Kahlo had come back into the bldg (she was travelling around the country). It was my primary purpose but ended up loving the rest too. The Gutenberg Bible is special and the exhibit was lovely. I went back twice just so I could say goodbye to the Frida self portrait before I flew...
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a must see place to take out of town visitors. a great collection of art anytime. my favorite collection was the Bible pieces.
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Not too small, not too large, it's a just-right place to enjoy their fascinating, eclectic collection of art, books, and historic artifacts.
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A free museum on the UT campus - donations accepted. Check out the Gutenberg Bible (one of only five in the US and one of 48 worldwide) and the First Photograph (currently on exhibition in Europe as of Nov 2012). Current exhibit of Norman Bel Geddes is definitely worthwhile.
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Norman Bel Geddes exhibition is currently up for the Fall 2012! Don't miss the Gutenberg Bible. Robert DeNiro gave his wardrobe from the movie Casino! There is lots to see!
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All the exhibits, except the Gutenburg Bible are traveling. They also boast of having the first photograph, but it too is on tour. They have a picture of the photograph. Ugh!
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Austin, Texas
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If you've been to Austin and didn't visit the Ransom Center, you need to come back. You've missed a real treasure! The holdings of the Ransom Center are enormous, and they're all available even when they're not on exhibit. You just have to make the arrangement to see it, and the Ransom Center will provide. What's here? All of the...
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Gutenberg bible and first photograph taken. Nuff said.
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