A hub for historical memorabilia from the Lyndon B. Johnson Administration, the LBJ Presidential Library offers a unique look at American history. Experience the 1960s through a variety of interactive and engaging exhibits like a replica of LBJ's Oval Office, telephone recordings of the 36th President, and artifacts from Lady Bird Johnson’s environmental efforts. The Library is situated on the University of Texas at Austin campus and attracts over 100,000 visitors each year.

LBJ Library Great Hall. Credit LBJ Library photo by Lauren Gerson.

What’s New

Permanent Exhibit Refresh (Nov 2025 – March 2026)
Heads up for your next visit: the LBJ Library will undergo a Permanent Exhibit Refresh starting November 2025, with a projected completion in March 2026. 
LBJ Library. The project aims to revitalize the core exhibition by enhancing storytelling and interactivity, especially to engage younger audiences, broaden public participation, and connect LBJ’s legacy to today’s civic issues. 

What to Expect
Visitors will have access to even more immersive exhibits tied to the Civil Rights Movement and Great Society legislation, featuring more first-hand archival content. The new exhibits will continue to showcase how policies passed under LBJ still affect us today, and encouraging visitor reflection on government, civil society, and citizenship. 

During this refresh period, the museum will remain open to the public. However, some permanent collection views will be limited due to construction and exhibit reworking. 

Exhibits

One of 16 Presidential Libraries in the United States, the LBJ Library contains exhibits that remain relevant from the 1960s to today. Explore permanent exhibits to learn how legislation enacted by President Johnson continues to affect America. Here are just a few of the impressive exhibits you'll find when you visit.

The Great Hall
Sitting as the heart of the LBJ Library, the Great Hall features a towering wall of glass- protected archives, a mural and an engraved presidential seal. This space showcases both permanent and revolving exhibits year-round.

Lady Bird Johnson's Office
Visit the very office from which First Lady Johnson regularly worked. See family photos and papers just as she left them.

The Oval Office
Visit the Oval Office as it looked when Johnson was president, including his books, retro electronics and a portrait of Franklin D. Roosevelt, who was one of the inspirations for Johnson's desire for public office.

Depending on when you visit during the refresh, access to some of these may be partially restricted. It’s a good idea to check the LBJ Library website in advance.

The library also hosts a number of rotating exhibits surrounding the time period, President Johnson and his family or even his trusted White House staff and support. Visit the library's website to learn more about the features on display during your trip. 

LBJ Library. Credit LBJ Library photo by Lauren Gerson.

Hours, Admission & Accessibility

The museum is open 7 days a week from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 

Admission Prices

*With Valid ID
Tuesday Admission is half off all tickets! 

The following visitors receive free entry every day and do not need to reserve in advance. However, a valid ID must be presented upon arrival:

• NARA Presidential Library staff and members
• UT faculty, staff, and students
• Active duty military personnel and up to 5 family members
• Visitors named Lyndon or Claudia
• Museums for All participants - SNAP, WIC, MAP

LBJ Library. Credit LBJ Library photo by Jay Godwin.

One of Johnson’s greatest desires for the Library was to make it accessible for all. The LBJ Library offers 10 free admission days annually, including: MLK Day, Presidents Day, Explore UT, Juneteenth, Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, August 27th (LBJ's birthday), Columbus/Indigenous Peoples Day, Veterans Day and Austin Museum Day.

Accessible parking spaces are available in visitor lot #38, with access available to a wheelchair ramp. Check the website for accessible routes to the library through campus. Service animals are welcome inside the library, wheelchairs are available at the admissions desk free of charge and motorized wheelchairs are permitted. The museum offers wheelchair-accessible restrooms and elevators to make every exhibition easily accessible. Video presentations are closed-captioned, interactive tables feature accessible enhancements and description booklets are available for exhibitions at the admissions desk.

There is always something interesting to explore at the LBJ Presidential Library, so check out the calendar to find current happenings and events.