LBJ Presidential Library
The LBJ Presidential Library and Museum‘s permanent exhibition tells the story of Lyndon Johnson’s life and career, from his childhood in the Texas Hill Country to his 32-year career in politics, which culminated in nearly five and a half years as our nation’s 36th president.
Johnson’s legislative achievements, featured in the exhibition, include the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 and 1968, Voting Rights Act of 1965, Medicare and Medicaid, Public Broadcasting, Food Stamps, Immigration, Education, Highway Safety, and many more.
The current temporary exhibition is Music America: Iconic Objects from America's Music History. On view through August 11, Music America is curated by the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music in association with the New Orleans Jazz Museum, Hard Rock International along with dozens of prominent collectors of American music ephemera.
The Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum is one of thirteen presidential libraries administered by the National Archives and Records Administration. The federal building is situated on a 30-acre site on The University of Texas campus in Austin, Texas. The building is on a promontory-like plaza adjoining the Sid Richardson Hall and the LBJ School of Public Affairs.
Museum hours are 9-5 daily, closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Days. Tickets are available in advance online.
Memberships are available and include special programming, events, and speakers.
Parking is free and accessible in UT Lot 38, entrance on Red River Street.
location
2313 Red River Street (map)
hours
Open 7 days a week from 9:00am - 5:00pm. Last admission at 4:00pm
Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day
admissions
Adults (ages 19-61): $16
Seniors (ages 62 and older with ID): $12
Youth (ages 13-18): $6
Former Military/Veterans (with ID): $8
Teachers (with ID): $8
College students (non-UT Austin): $6
Free admission with valid ID:
LBJ Library Members
Children 12 and under
Active military, up to 5 family members also receive free admission
UT students, faculty and staff with valid ID
People named Lyndon (First, Middle, or Last Name is Lyndon)
SNAP, WIC, and MAP Recipients
Members & staff of other NARA Presidential Libraries
View Admission details and make ticket purchases on the LBJ Website.
phone
512.721.0200