Opening Hours
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
10 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday
Noon-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

Closure Times
The Ransom Center Galleries are closed Mondays and the following holidays: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.

The Harry Ransom Center advances the study of the arts and humanities by acquiring, preserving, and making accessible original cultural materials. With extensive collections of rare books, manuscripts, photography, film, art, and the performing arts, the Center supports research through symposia and fellowships and provides education and enrichment for scholars, students, and the public through exhibitions and programs.

Mission

The central mission of the Ransom Center is to advance the study of the arts and humanities. To this end, the Center:
* Acquires original cultural material for the purposes of scholarship, education, and delight
* Preserves and makes accessible these creations of our cultural heritage through the highest standards of cataloging, conservation, and collection management
* Supports research through public services, symposia, publications, and fellowships
* Provides education and enrichment for scholars, students, and the public at large through exhibitions, public performances, and lectures