The story of President Lyndon Baines Johnson is told through documents, photographs & mementos.
At a glance
#16 of 49 Tourist attractions in Austin #4 of 19 Museums in AustinLocalGuideWorld score: 4.70
Rating breakdown
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Quick facts
- What is the rating of LBJ Presidential Library?
- LBJ Presidential Library is rated 4.7 out of 5 based on 1,178 reviews.
- How does LBJ Presidential Library rank in Austin?
- LBJ Presidential Library is #16 of 49 Tourist attractions in Austin by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is LBJ Presidential Library located?
- 2313 Red River St, Austin, TX 78705 — 3.0 km from the center of Austin.
- How can I contact LBJ Presidential Library?
- Phone: (512) 721-0200 · Website: lbjlibrary.org
We had a great time at the LBJ Presidential Library and Museum! The information and presentations detailing the life of LBJ and his presidency were truly informative and a great window into his life and work. The staff was also very friendly and kind, answering all our questions.
I'm a big presidential library fan! LBJ library is well worth a visit.
On the University of Texas campus
Plenty of parking - free
Details the great society civil rights agenda of LBJ
Nice gift shop
On the University of Texas campus
Plenty of parking - free
Details the great society civil rights agenda of LBJ
Nice gift shop
Had I known that the LBJ Presidential Library was this interesting, I'd have skipped the State Capital. The various recorded telephone conversations were fascinating. The one btw LBJ and Katherine Graham floored me. It also helped that the "Music (of) America" exhibit was in the Library (it will be there till August 2024). So it was a doubly interesting experience for me.
Comprehensive, engaging, and fun! It even has an animatronic LBJ!
Just GO! It’s historic, and well worth the effort. We came from Los Angeles!
Just GO! It’s historic, and well worth the effort. We came from Los Angeles!
Definitely worth your visit. Great overview of his life and presidency. The volunteers are very informative and friendly. We'll laid out. Must see!!
This is my 3rd Presidential library and I have liked all three. If you get a chance there is an amazing exhibit at the library right now, May 2024 on artifacts of American music! This by itself was worth the price of admission. Didn’t realize all the things President Johnson got done including Medicare.
I had a fantastic time at the Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library in Austin today.
One of the highlights for me was definitely seeing LBJ’s Texas limousine up close—what a piece of history!
The 11-minute multimedia experience in the Introduction Theater gave a great overview of LBJ’s life and legacy.
A special exhibition; "MUSIC AMERICA", with iconic objects from America's music history such as Elvis, Nirvana, Bruce Sprinsteen, is a must-see and runs through August 11, 2024. You can easily spend an hour here only.
I also loved looking up at the four floors holding over 45 million pages of documents in the LBJ Library Archives and viewing the displays in the Great Hall Gallery. The interactive exhibits and artifacts in the core exhibition brought LBJ’s domestic and foreign affairs to life.
The staff were super helpful, and the library is fully accessible. Overall, it was a wonderful visit, and I highly recommend it to anyone interested in American history or presidential libraries.
One of the highlights for me was definitely seeing LBJ’s Texas limousine up close—what a piece of history!
The 11-minute multimedia experience in the Introduction Theater gave a great overview of LBJ’s life and legacy.
A special exhibition; "MUSIC AMERICA", with iconic objects from America's music history such as Elvis, Nirvana, Bruce Sprinsteen, is a must-see and runs through August 11, 2024. You can easily spend an hour here only.
I also loved looking up at the four floors holding over 45 million pages of documents in the LBJ Library Archives and viewing the displays in the Great Hall Gallery. The interactive exhibits and artifacts in the core exhibition brought LBJ’s domestic and foreign affairs to life.
The staff were super helpful, and the library is fully accessible. Overall, it was a wonderful visit, and I highly recommend it to anyone interested in American history or presidential libraries.
I recently explored the LBJ Presidential Library after it has an extensive renovation but this visit was to see the Music America: Iconic Objects from America's Music History temporary exhibit. They have a dedicated parking lot but it was full and decided to park in the next one dedicated to the University of Texas. It was a Saturday so I am sure they did not mind. The building itself is very impressive and always enjoy visiting this place ever since my parents brought me here when I was a small child.
On this day there was a lot of of people visiting where I believe may have been eclipse tourists in town finding things to do in Austin while they wait for Monday. The Music America exhibit was definitely soothing to see and recommend it. The rest of the museum takes you back in time when Lyndon Baines Johnson was president and ran the show in times when a lot was happing in America. They have lots of timelines with historical events.
Make sure to ride the elevator to the 10th floor where find a replica of the Oval Office, Lady Bird's office and collection. The grounds are also spectacular with nice views of the UT campus and Tower.
On this day there was a lot of of people visiting where I believe may have been eclipse tourists in town finding things to do in Austin while they wait for Monday. The Music America exhibit was definitely soothing to see and recommend it. The rest of the museum takes you back in time when Lyndon Baines Johnson was president and ran the show in times when a lot was happing in America. They have lots of timelines with historical events.
Make sure to ride the elevator to the 10th floor where find a replica of the Oval Office, Lady Bird's office and collection. The grounds are also spectacular with nice views of the UT campus and Tower.
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