LBJ Presidential Library
Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum
The Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library on the University of Texas campus, with exhibits on civil rights legislation, the Vietnam War, and social change in 1960s America.
The LBJ Presidential Library opened in 1971 and is designed in the Brutalist style. Its exhibits focus on the civil rights movement, the 'Great Society' programs, the Vietnam War, and the transfer of power after John F. Kennedy's assassination. Highlights include a 7/8-scale replica of the President's Oval Office, the presidential limousine, and extensive archives. Tickets cost about 15 dollars and can be purchased online. The top floor offers views over the campus. It pairs well with the nearby Blanton Museum of Art and the Bullock Texas State History Museum on the same day.
Opening hours
09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Blanton Museum of Art
- UT Tower
- Bullock Texas State History Museum
- Harry Ransom Center
- Franklin Barbecue
- Texas State Capitol
- Sixth Street
- Rainey Street Historic District