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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 priority RSVP access to public events.
  • 15% member discount in the gift shop and online
  • Subscription to our biannual Ransom Center Magazine
  • Subscription to our monthly electronic newsletter, eNews

You will be directed to The University of Texas at Austin giving site to complete payment.
Select “Monthly” or “Annual” gift frequency to renew automatically each year.


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Individual   $59   Affiliated with UT Austin?


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Dual   $99

All benefits above for two.


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Sustainer   $149

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


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Alliance   $275

All benefits above plus:
Invitations for two (2) to an annual members-only curator's exhibition tour or preview.


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Guild   $550

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


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Director's Circle   $1000+

All benefits above plus:
Priority, reserved seating for large public programs and behind-the-scenes information about our collections and Director's initiatives.


UT Austin
Individual- and Dual-level memberships for 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.

Contact

membership@hrc.utexas.edu
512-232-3669

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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