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Inside the Harry Ransom Center
Take an insider's look into the manuscript, rare book, film, performing arts, and photography collections at the Ransom Center.
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The unique treasures in the Ransom Center's collections offer a rare view into the personalities, processes, and craft of great writers and artists. By becoming a member, you can enjoy a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the Center with invitations to exhibition previews, lectures, unique film screenings, and private events with the Director, Thomas F. Staley. With a subscription to the Center's biannual print newsletter, Ransom Edition, and monthly eNews, members are the first to learn what's happening. We invite you to join the Harry Ransom Center in support of our ongoing programs and collections, explore the treasures of the Center, and discover your own favorites.
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Membership Levels and Benefits
Director's Circle
Associate ($1,000) Advocate ($2,500) Supporter ($5,000) Contributor ($10,000)
Membership in the Director's Circle supports the Director's Initiatives and offers unparalleled access to the inner workings of the Center. Membership includes all benefits of general membership listed below, plus:
- Invitations for two to periodic private events with the Director and special guests such as visiting authors, speakers or scholars.
- Guest passes for two to select Member Events
- Opportunities to consult with a curator or conservator about personal collections
- Private Insider's Tour or private viewing of collection items by appointment
- Personal staff liaison
- Two complimentary Individual gift memberships or one complimentary Dual membership
- 20% discount in the Harry Ransom Center Online Store
- Recognition on the Donors and Sponsors page on the Ransom Center website
General Membership Benefits included in Director's Circle:
- Invitations for two to exhibition previews
- Invitations for two to special Members Only Events
- Invitations to book signings by featured author or speaker
- Eligibility to join the Ransom Center's Friends of Photography
- Membership in the North American Reciprocal Museum Program
- Complimentary valet parking at exclusive member events
- Subscription to biannual print newsletter, Ransom Edition
- Subscription to monthly electronic update communications, eNews
- Personalized membership card for two
Guild ($500)
- 15% discount in the Harry Ransom Center Online Store
- Personalized membership card for two
- Invitations for two to exhibition previews and select member events
- Complimentary valet parking at exclusive member events
- Membership in the North American Reciprocal Museum Program
- Subscription to our biannual print newsletter, Ransom Edition
- Subscription to our monthly eNews
Alliance ($250)
- 10% discount in the Harry Ransom Center Online Store and selected events
- Personalized membership card for two
- Invitations for two to exhibition previews and select member events
- Complimentary valet parking at exclusive member events
- Membership in the North American Reciprocal Museum Program
- Subscription to our biannual print newsletter, Ransom Edition
- Subscription to our monthly eNews
Supporting ($125)
- 5% discount in the Harry Ransom Center Online Store and selected events
- Personalized membership card for two
- Invitations for two to exhibition previews and select member events
- Complimentary valet parking at exclusive member events
- Membership in the North American Reciprocal Museum Program
- Subscription to our biannual print newsletter, Ransom Edition
- Subscription to our monthly eNews
Dual ($100)
- Personalized membership card for two
- Invitations for two to exhibition previews and select member events
- Complimentary valet parking at exclusive member events
- Subscription to our biannual print newsletter, Ransom Edition
- Subscription to our monthly eNews
Individual ($50)
- Personalized membership card for one
- Invitations for one to exhibition previews and select member events
- Complimentary valet parking at exclusive member events
- Subscription to our biannual print newsletter, Ransom Edition
- Subscription to our monthly eNews
Student/Staff membership ($35)
Individual memberships for registered students with copy of student ID, UT staff, and non-profit staff of Texas Association of Museums or American Association of Museums member institutions.
- Personalized membership card for one
- Invitations for one to exhibition previews and select member events
- Subscription to our biannual print newsletter, Ransom Edition
- Subscription to our monthly eNews
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For more information regarding the Membership Program, please contact membership@hrc.utexas.edu.
