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“LBJ Library and Museum” Frommer's
“Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum” PlanetWare.com
“LBJ centennial spurs the revived interest in his Hill Country sites” Boston Globe (free registration required)
“Driving Texas: A European Take” Travel + Leisure
“LBJ's Texas 101” Washington Post
“Austin Shines - Texas' Capital Reinvented” Go World Travel Magazine
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 198 attractions in Austin
Traveler Description: This famous museum explores the life and service of the former president through exhibits and memorabilia.
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Attraction type: Historic site, History museum, Library, Museum, Other
Address: 2313 Red River St Austin, TX 78705
Tel: 512 721 0200

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“A Must See 20th Century Americana Experience in Austin Awaits You”
5 of 5 stars
lonelyplanetboy
New York City
Sep 14, 2008

To quote my postcards sent to family and friends from this place: " .....they even have Lady Bird Johnson's bowling shoes and all the pens which LBJ used to sign all his great Society stuff!......" Yes, you can say I was in 20th Century history heaven when I was visiting. I could have spent days in this museum if I... more

“Wasn't expecting much ... got a lot!”
5 of 5 stars
Chris051
Vancouver
Jan 20, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

While we were doing our road trip through Texas this past summer, we decided to stop off at this museum, not really expecting much. However, it was fabulous! LBJ lived during such an interesting period in history so the museum is designed in chronological order (it starts with an exhibit of what life was like when he was born). Lady... more

“A Presidential Must See”
5 of 5 stars
MarttaH
Austin, Texas
Apr 17, 2006
2/2 found this review helpful

Start with the 20 minute film presentation of the life of LBJ and go at your own pace from there. Exhibits include information of the culture of America during LBJ's life, gifts received during his presidency, nearly full scale mock up of the oval office during his presidency and an in-depth look at Lady Bird Johnson. I enjoyed the chronicle... more

“A must see!”
5 of 5 stars
nitebird
amarillo, TX
Apr 21, 2005
2/3 found this review helpful

Admission is free (the only Presidential library that is)! You can spend hours in here- see LBJ's limosine, Lady Bird's office, many important documents and mementos. A great piece of history! more

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2313 Red River St, Austin, TX 78705
Tel: 512 721 0200