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Membership

Begin a year-long journey of discovery.

Enhance your cultural experience. Join the Ransom Center's community of curious minds for a year of exploration of the finest in art, literature, film, photography, and the performing arts under one roof. Your contribution gets you exclusive access to inspiring events and an array of member benefits, while helping the Center to continue to collect, preserve, and celebrate our literary and cultural heritage.

Becoming a member means you are investing in the intellectual capital of the university and the world, providing critical support to one-of-a-kind exhibitions, crucial conservation projects, and educational programs that bring our mission to life. Join today and be a part of an inner circle of patrons who help culture thrive.

Find out about membership options below and join today!

Benefits

All members receive:

  • Invitations to members-only events, including exhibition openings, and other social gatherings
  • 15% gift shop discount
  • Subscription to biannual Ransom Center Magazine
  • Subscription to monthly member eNews

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Individual   $75   Affiliated with UT Austin?

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Dual   $125

All benefits above for two.

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Sustainer   $175

All benefits above plus:
Enjoy free or discounted admission to museums in the North American Reciprocal Museum Program.

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Alliance   $300

All benefits above plus:
Invitations to curator led exhibition tours and experiences.

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Guild   $600

All benefits above plus:
Invitations for two (2) to private events with the Director and special guests.

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Director's Circle: Patrons   $1,000

Invitations to exhibition opening Director’s receptions and members-only events; priority RSVP seating at public programs with HRC authors and speakers; access to curator-led gallery tours and experiences.

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Director's Circle: Stewards   $2,500

All benefits above plus an invitation for two to annual Director’s Choice program and dinner and other exclusive experiences.

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Director's Circle: Benefactors   $5,000

All benefits above plus donor name recognition on Harry Ransom Center website; the opportunity for a private, behind-the-scenes custom tour for you and up to four guests in the archives.

UT Austin
Individual- and Dual-level memberships for active students, faculty, and staff of The University of Texas at Austin are available at a discounted rate. Contact 512-232-3669 or membership@hrc.utexas.edu for more information.

Mailing address for U.S. Mail
Harry Ransom Center
The University of Texas at Austin
Attn: Development Office
PO Box 13246
Austin, TX 78711

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