Free Exhibit The Gutenberg Bible Harry Ransom Center Museum (Austin)

The Gutenberg Bible is the first substantial book printed from movable type on a printing press. It was printed in Johann Gutenberg's shop in Mainz, Germany, between 1450 and 1455. Gutenberg's invention revolutionized the distribution of knowledge by facilitating the production of many copies of a single work in a relatively short amount of time. The Ransom Center holds one of five complete copies in the United States. HOURS: Monday: CLOSED Tuesday: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Wednesday: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Thursday: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM Friday: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM