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O. Henry Museum

409 East 5th Street (map) (512)472-1903

The O. Henry Museum offers a look into the life of William Sidney Porter in the Austin years leading up to his controversial prison term, after which he assumed the pen name O. Henry and set about transforming himself into the famed short story writer who authored such universal classics as “Gifts of the Magi,” “The Ransom of Red Chief,” and “The Cop and the Anthem.” 

Hours: Wed-Sun noon-5:00p.m.
Free Admission

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    • CultureMap Austin

      CultureMap Austin on O. Henry Museum

      over 1 year ago

      Serving as the home of William Sidney Porter, who operated under the nom de plume of O. Henry, this residence turned museum not only carries a weight of literary history, but also is an exhibit of the Queen Anne-style of homes that is less common here in Texas. more at CultureMap Austin