The O. Henry Museum is the former residence of writer William Sydney Porter, known as O. Henry. It is a small house turned museum, free to visit and open to the public. The museum collects and preserves artifacts from Porter's Austin years, where he wrote his earliest stories. The home is well maintained, inviting, and cozy, filled with history the moment you step inside. Tour guides are knowledgeable, passionate, and eager to answer questions about the house and O. Henry's life. Visitors can see the house he shared with his family, the beautiful piano he played, maps he drew, and learn about his life as a bank teller. It is a quick visit, taking 15 to 45 minutes to see the historic home and read the plaques. The adjoining gift shop sells his books. It is a very interesting stop, especially for history buffs or anyone who loves his stories, offering an amazing glimpse into the author's life.
A free museum with an intersting past. The restored house shows period appropriate furnishings and history of pen named O. Hemry. Worth a stop by when walking the area.
October 2025
A small but precious time capsule. Very nice tour guide.
March 2025
Nice small free museum. From fans or for the ones that wants to learn.
