O. Henry Museum

DOWNTOWN. Housed in this museum is memorabilia relating to short-story writer William Sydney Porter, who lived in Austin and took the nom de plume, O. Henry. The cottage in which Porter lived appears much as it did during the time he spent here from 1893 to 1895. Writing workshops are offered regularly for folks who want to hone or develop their creative skills. N.B. Guests to the home are asked to wear flat, soft-soled shoes to protect the interior.