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This is one of the ten presidential libraries administered by the National Archives and Record Administration. At the specific request of LBJ himself, the admission is free!!
Not being a US citizen, I was not really interested in all the details about the live of an ex-president. However since it was free and I had nothing special to do this day; I decided to have a look. I’ve been positively surprised, if a good part of the museum is precisely about the president himself, it also provides a good idea of the US History.
I have also particularly liked the section about the States Gifts, it shows some of the gifts the president has received from foreign officials visiting the country.
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Open every Day except Christmas from 9am to 5pm Leave a Comment Address: 2313 Red River StreetDirections: One block west of I35 between MLK an Dean Keeton street (specific exit from I35, the easiest way to arrive imho)Website: http://www.lbjlib.utexas.edu/
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UPDATE: (August 2008) The sidewalk surrounding the LBJ library remains torn up, but you can still access the building easily.
If you visit Austin be sure to find time to tour the LBJ Library and Museum. It's located near the campus of the University of Texas and there is no charge for admission.
The library chronicles the early (pic #2) and seasoned political years of Lyndon B. Johnson. Photographs added a nice dimension to his inner circle beginning with the family and encompassing his various political accomplishments.
A lifesize robotic figure of former President Johnson shares amusing stories with visitors (pic #5). A 1/8th scale of the oval office during his time as President has been recreated (pic # 3).
In addition, a gallery highlighting the First Lady's life from the Johnson's first date to their adventure in politics is nicely organized on the top floor. Also featured is one of her ball gowns (pic #4) and a nod to The Lady Bird Special, her contribution to LBJ's Presidential campaign.
When we visited the library/museum it was surrounded by scaffolding, so I included a photo from a post card. A small gift shop is located on the entrance level. Hours are 9 am-5 pm daily; closed on Dec. 25. Address: 2313 Red River St., Austin, TexasPhone: 512-721-0200Directions: near the Univ. of Texas campus
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The LBJ museum is an impressive museum commemorating the life and presidency of Lyndon Baines Johnson. It houses over 40 million documents from LBJ's career, as well as, artifacts from events that took place during his lifetime. Some examples are the front page of a NYC newspaper on the date the Titanic sank, WWII ended, and a progression of LBJ's career to the White House. This includes the assasination of John F. Kennedy. Very important events in American history, to be sure, and a great museum to tell them.
Admission is free. Cameras without flash only. Leave a Comment Address: 2313 Red River StPhone: 512-721-0200Directions: Very accessible from I-35; just follow the brown signs.Website: http://www.lbjlib.utexas.edu/
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Another great thing to do for free in Austin! History affecionadoes will surely enjoy learning more about the life and times of the 36th President of the United States (1963-1969). And what an eventful period it was: the Cuban missile crisis, the assassination of John F. and Robert Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr, the Vietnam war....The exhibition also moves away from politics to help you discover the Swinging Sixties era through music, fashion, books, etc. A great place to go on a rainy afternoon! Leave a Comment Address: 2313 Red River StPhone: 512-721-0200Directions: UT CampusWebsite: http://www.lbjlib.utexas.edu/ Other Contact: library@lbjlib.utexas.edu
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Leave a Comment Directions: The library houses 45 million pages of historical documents, 650000 photos, one million feet of motion picture film and 5000 hour of recordings from the public career of LBJ.
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On the 8th floor, a replica of the oval office as it was during the Johnson presidency, probably the major attraction of the museum, and some pictures from the different rooms in the White House. Leave a Comment
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Very surprising on the second floor was this animated reproduction of LBJ telling some stories. Very well done, even the lips were moving when it was speaking! Leave a Comment
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Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library and Museum - This is a great museum and should not be missed. It is the largest of the nation's presidential libraries and houses papers and memorabilia of Lyndon Baines Johnson, the 36th U.S. president. Beginning with photos of his childhood and parents, the exhibit takes you right through until his death.
Displays include a Vietnam War exhibit. One of the moon rocks and gifts from other heads of state which are amazing. There is also a life size animated LBJ telling some of his jokes - cowboy hat and all. Leave a Comment Address: 2313 Red River, one block west of IH-35Directions: On the University of Texas campus.
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A large photo-engraved magnesium mural that stretched across the wall of the Museum at the top of the grand staircase. Quite impressive.
. Leave a Comment Address: LBJ Museum & Library, 2313 Red River Street
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Four stories containing 1,500,000 documents the former President collected while in office. As you walk up the grand staircase, the glass wall of red document boxes looks down on you.
. Leave a Comment Address: LBJ Presidential Library, 2313 Red River Street
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