LBJ Presidential Library
LBJ Presidential Library – “It is all here: the story of our time with the bark off…This library will show the facts, not just the joy and triumphs, but the sorrow and failures, too.” —from the words of Lyndon Baines Johnson at the dedication of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum, May 22, 1971.
When you’re looking for something to do in Austin, here’s a great idea! The LBJ Presidential Library preserves the story of not only our 36th President, but also our country during his term. You’ll find the library located on a 30 acre site on The University of Texas Campus and you’ll also be among around 100,000 other visitors from all over the world who come to the LBJ Presidential Library each year.
What You’ll Find At The Library – “the Library houses 45 million pages of historical documents, 650,000 photos and 5,000 hours of recordings from President Johnson’s political career, including about 643 hours of his recorded telephone conversations.”
The beautiful ten-story building displays a four-story glass encased archive collection with a photo-engraving mural by artist Naomi Savage.
The Store at LBJ – Offering for sale: gifts, memorabilia showing President Johnson’s life and that of his family and souvenirs. Also offering many products reflecting Lady Bird Johnson’s love of our environment and the beauty of our country. The mission of The Store at LBJ is to support the Library.
Schedule a Tour
You can bring a group to take the guided tour, it lasts about 90 minutes and is free to school children. The Library is also available for self-guided tours and they offer programs for middle and high school students. For More Information or to Schedule group tours contact the Visitor Services Coordinator at Laura.Eggert@nara.gov.
Admission Prices
The LBJ Presidential Library is the only one of the 13 Presidential Libraries that has never charged admission. Recently the decision was made to begin charging to sustain the institution.
“The LBJ Library is currently asking visitors to donate the suggested price of admission ($8 adults, $5 seniors, $3 children 13-17). We appreciate your patience as we make this transition.”
Free Admission For Children 12 and under, Active Military, Member of Friends of the LBJ Library and Future Forum membership groups, student groups with reservations, UT students faculty staff and administration with ID.
So that everyone can be sure to continue to enjoy the library they offer free admission several day of the year: Martin Luther King Day, Explore UT, Memorial Day, 4th of July, LBJ’s Birthday (August 27th) and Veteran’s Museum Day.
Location
2313 Red River Street
Austin, Texas 78705
Enter on Red River Street between Manor and Dean Keeton.
(512) 721-0200
Library & Museum Hours
9am – 5pm every day
Except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day
Free Parking
Research Room Hours
9am – 5pm
Monday – Friday
Appointment recommended
Closed on federal holidays
To Learn Much More About The LBJ Presidential Library visit http://www.lbjlibrary.org/.
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