Harry Ransom Center
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. Learn More
Frida Kahlo portrait on
display beginning May 5
Frida Kahlo's Self-portrait with Thorn Necklace and Hummingbird will be on display at the Ransom Center beginning Cinco de Mayo.
Ransom Center embarks on
$15 million capital campaign
The capital campaign seeks to enhance the Center's collections and curatorial capacity; create opportunities for scholarship; support preservation projects, exhibitions, and programs; and expand the Center's technological capabilities to bring its holdings to ever-widening audiences.
Ransom Center launches
new blog, Cultural Compass
The Harry Ransom Center's blog Cultural Compass gives an insider's look at news, events, exhibitions, acquisitions, multimedia content, researcher and scholarly work, conservation, and items from the collections.