Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum, Austin

Name: Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum
Address: 2313 Red River St., Austin, 78705-5737, United States
Telephone: +1 512-721-0200

#33 among attractions in Austin

Museum, History museum, Specialty museum, Library

Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum

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Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum, Austin

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The Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum, also known as the LBJ Presidential Library, is the presidential library and museum of Lyndon Baines Johnson, the 36th president of the United States. It is located on the grounds of the University of Texas at Austin, and is one of 13 presidential libraries administered by the National Archives and Records Administration. The LBJ Library houses 45 million pages of historical documents, including the papers of President Johnson and those of his close associates and others. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 30°17'9"N, 97°43'45"W

Address

2313 Red River St.Central Austin (University of Texas-Austin)Austin 78705-5737 United States

Contact

+1 512-721-0200

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Day trips

Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Blanton Museum of Art, Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium, Frank Erwin Center, Bullock Texas State History Museum.

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Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
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Museum, History museum, Cinema
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Tower
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Museum, Art museum, Library
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Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Gregory Gymnasium, Austin
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~630 ftW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Bass Concert Hall, Austin
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Monuments and statues
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum open?

Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 9 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum?

Nearby attractions include Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, Austin (1 min walk), Bass Concert Hall, Austin (4 min walk), H.J. Lutcher Stark Center for Physical Culture, Austin (5 min walk), Texas Memorial Museum, Austin (6 min walk).

How to get to Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum:

Bus

Robert Dedman/Trinity • Lines: 640 (3 min walk)
LBJ Library • Lines: 641 (3 min walk)