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Harry Ransom Center vs Bullock Texas State History Museum
Both are rated highly by professional travelers. On balance, Harry Ransom Center ranks marginally higher than Bullock Texas State History Museum. Harry Ransom Center is ranked #8 in Austin with recommendations from 6 reviewers like Lonely Planet, Atlas Obscura and Time Out.
Harry Ransom Center
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21st and Guadalupe, University of Texas, Austin, TX 78713-7219
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Fodor's
"Part of the University of Texas, this is one of the world's greatest collectors and exhibitors of important literary papers and other artifacts related to the arts and humanities."
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Travel + Leisure
"The Harry Ransom Center, on the campus of the University of Texas at Austin, has an enormous collection of literary manuscripts."
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Time Out
"Past showings comprised pieces ranging from the whimsical artwork of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland to photographer Eli Reed’s intense The Lost Boys of Sudan. "
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Afar Magazine
"Visiting scholars and the public turn to the research center’s wealth of resources and archives to learn about everything from ancient Mexico to the works of great artists and writers."
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Travel + Leisure
"The Harry Ransom Center, on the campus of the University of Texas at Austin, has an enormous collection of literary manuscripts."
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Bullock Texas State History Museum
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1800 N Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701
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Fodor's
"Bob Bullock, Texas's 38th lieutenant governor and a potent political force in his day, lobbied hard to establish a museum of state history in his years of public service."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Named after an illustrious Texas lieutenant governor, this sunset-red expanse of granite, framed by a 35ft-tall bronze star and the six flags of Texas, has three floors of exhibits."
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Afar Magazine
"One of the city’s most popular tourist attractions and hosts regular exhibits on state history and rotating shows that highlight cultural institutions like Texas high school football."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"The Bullock Museum is all about the history of Texas, a place that's prouder than most other places on Earth."
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U.S. News & World Report
11.0
"Explore the Lone Star State's vibrant past with artifacts...along with galleries featuring more than 500 artifacts, the museum features rotating special exhibits...home to the largest IMAX screen "
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