O. Henry Museum, Austin

Name: O. Henry Museum
Address: 409 E 5th St, Austin, 78701-3705, United States
Telephone: +1 512-472-1903

#58 among attractions in Austin

Museum, History museum, O. Henry, Historical place

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The William Sydney Porter House or O. Henry House is a historic structure in Downtown Austin, Texas. William Sydney Porter, better known as the author O. Henry, lived there between 1893 and 1895. The Porter house was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 18, 1973. The house is known today as the O. Henry Museum. The collection is curated by Melissa Parr, Site Coordinator. ()

Built: 1886 (138 years ago)Coordinates: 30°15'57"N, 97°44'21"W

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409 E 5th StCentral Austin (Downtown Austin)Austin 78701-3705 United States

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+1 512-472-1903

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O. Henry Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is O. Henry Museum open?

O. Henry Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 12 pm - 5 pm
Thursday 12 pm - 5 pm
Friday 12 pm - 5 pm
Saturday 12 pm - 5 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to O. Henry Museum?

Nearby attractions include Susanna Dickinson Museum, Austin (1 min walk), Austin Central Fire Station 1, Austin (1 min walk), Esther's Follies, Austin (3 min walk), Austin Convention Center, Austin (4 min walk).

How to get to O. Henry Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to O. Henry Museum:

Train

Downtown (2 min walk)
Plaza Saltillo (19 min walk)

Bus

5th/Rio Grande • Lines: 663 (18 min walk)
619 15th/Brackenridge • Lines: 670 (19 min walk)