LBJ Presidential Library

Review №1

Rating: 5

A bit of a hagiography as presidential libraries tend to be, but it was great to learn a bit more about an underappreciated president. No mention of his giant hog though

Date: a week ago

Review №2

Rating: 1

Closed at 4pm on free day. Don t waste my time please thank you

Date: a week ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

Date: a week ago

Review №4

Rating: 5

Date: a week ago

Review №5

Rating: 5

Great presidental museum. I appreciate its location on campus as well. Even if youre not a fan of LBJ, I highly recommend visiting.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №6

Rating: 5

A beautiful place from the outside, unfortunately I couldnt get in because I arrived at 4:20pm, and it closes at 4pm. But I recommend everyone to go there, its rich in history.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №7

Rating: 5

Politics aside. This is worth looking at. Thoroughly enjoyed!

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №8

Rating: 5

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №9

Rating: 5

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №10

Rating: 4

Upper floor closed during our visit. Didnt get to see Oval Office display. Still a worthwhile experience tho

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №11

Rating: 5

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №12

Rating: 4

Had a lovely time at the LBJ presidential library. The building was unique, and the grounds were pretty and well maintained, although small. The interior highlighted key components of LBJs career in public service, and the staff were knowledgeable and friendly. The Library took about an hour to see the exhibits and tour the grounds. If youre in the area, Id recommend stopping by.

Date: 4 weeks ago

Review №13

Rating: 5

I have added respect for the man and the President after visiting his Presidential Library. Highly recommend.

Date: a month ago

Review №14

Rating: 5

Great Presidential Library with much to experience. Listening to selections from the huge volume of telephone recordings was definitely a highlight. The docents were great. The 10th floor was closed for renovations when we visited, but its supposed to reopen soon.

Date: a month ago

Review №15

Rating: 3

Nice little museum documenting the life of LBJ, the good and the bad. One of the exhibit floors was closed for renovation when I went but they were still charging full price of admission, so that was disappointing.

Date: a month ago

Review №16

Rating: 5

Love all the hands on items, lots of information. Oval office closed which was the reason i went.

Date: a month ago

Review №17

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №18

Rating: 5

One of the best museums I ve been to! Even tho most hate LBJ, the museum makes you see him in a new light! Thank you to the LBJ Library staff and security, The National Archives and Records Association of the United States, and The Johnson Family!

Date: a month ago

Review №19

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №20

Rating: 5

It isnt always a comforting experience to realize what we once were is vastly superior to what we are now because, to me, it means we can do it again. Go. See how great we can be when we have an enlightened and imperfect person dragging us into our future.

Date: a month ago

Review №21

Rating: 5

The presidential library of Texass notable President Johnson is a must-visit place when you come to Austin. It houses many historical artifacts. We express our gratitude to the president who led the United States greatly, and we wish for continued prosperity.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №22

Rating: 5

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Review №23

Rating: 5

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Review №24

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №25

Rating: 5

This was an excellent presidential library. I enjoyed their special exhibit. I m not the biggest LBJ fan. But credit to where it is due - the man valued freedom, liberty, and equality for all; values I think all Americans love to see in their presidents (past and present) regardless of politics. I wholeheartedly recommend a visit to this presidential library. You will learn a ton, and appreciate LBJ s legacy a bit more - as I did!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №26

Rating: 5

How cool and interesting!! Floors 3, 4, and 10 are exhibit based and you do not need an appointment. You do need an appointment for the actual library. Super interesting presidential history information. I wasn t super familar with LBJ before this, but have a newfound appreciation for the work he did for the impoverished, for civil rights, and the country as a whole. Lots of information on his civil rights work, his contributions to the space program, and state programs like Head Start/Medicare/etc. As well as some information about JFK, the pressure of taking over after his assassination, and the pressure of the Vietnam war. I loved the phone booths where you can listen to calls LBJ had recorded. An absolutely wonderful and interesting place, and definitely worth the 13$.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №27

Rating: 5

Very nice library/museum. Just found it weird how there s no Trump pictures. Love him or hate him, he s part of history so don t avoid it.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №28

Rating: 5

We had a great time at the LBJ Presidential Library and Museum! The information and presentations detailing the life of LBJ and his presidency were truly informative and a great window into his life and work. The staff was also very friendly and kind, answering all our questions.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №29

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №30

Rating: 5

This was my 3rd Presidential Library to visit. It is most definitely worth the visit! Very educational and exceptionally put together, showing the life and heart of the man we only saw glimpses of.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №31

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №32

Rating: 5

Im a big presidential library fan! LBJ library is well worth a visit. On the University of Texas campus Plenty of parking - free Details the great society civil rights agenda of LBJ Nice gift shop

Date: 2 months ago

Review №33

Rating: 5

Beautiful museum!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №34

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №35

Rating: 5

Had I known that the LBJ Presidential Library was this interesting, Id have skipped the State Capital. The various recorded telephone conversations were fascinating. The one btw LBJ and Katherine Graham floored me. It also helped that the Music (of) America exhibit was in the Library (it will be there till August 2024). So it was a doubly interesting experience for me.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №36

Rating: 5

Comprehensive, engaging, and fun! It even has an animatronic LBJ! Just GO! It s historic, and well worth the effort. We came from Los Angeles!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №37

Rating: 5

Thoroughly enjoyed my trip to the LBJ Presidential Library. Was lucky enough to come along during an exhibition of American music, with so many fantastic musical exhibitions including Jimi Hendrixs flying V, Johnny Cash guitar and more. The history of LBJ and his wife were also so fascinating and informative. As a European without any knowledge of LBJ besides his succeeding JFK, it was fantastic to learn about his life, his achievements and those of his wife. The oval office replica was particularly cool to stand in. Thank you to all the friendly, knowledgeable staff and everyone who makes this place possible. Highly recommend to anybody in the Austin area to visit!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №38

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №39

Rating: 5

Great, here it is worth coming, I got an incredible exhibition about the importance of music in the history of the United States

Date: 3 months ago

Review №40

Rating: 5

Very educational! It was a pleasant surprise to find while in Austin.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №41

Rating: 5

Very depressing but very educational

Date: 3 months ago

Review №42

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №43

Rating: 1

Wanted me to pay to use the restroom.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

Great museum with lots to see. The temporary music exhibit was great!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №45

Rating: 5

It is my second presidential library. I could learn many things about LBJ.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №46

Rating: 5

Definitely worth your visit. Great overview of his life and presidency. The volunteers are very informative and friendly. Well laid out. Must see!!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №47

Rating: 5

Like many other Presidential Libraries, this one is right up there. Amazing to see all that LBJ accomplished in his short time. However, the Music Across America exhibit was INCREDIBLE. Highly recommend! Visited with 4 kids from teens to elementary aged and we all enjoyed it.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №48

Rating: 5

The LBJ library was an unexpected find for us! We got free admission using our Pogo Pass, and had a great time exploring it. We got to see the Americana Music exhibit which was so cool. They have artifacts from all genres of music! My little swifties loved seeing the Taylor Swift outfit and guitar! The museum Is a lot bigger when you re inside and has a lot of history. Also, it s a great location to explore downtown austin as well.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №49

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №50

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №51

Rating: 4

An interesting spot to learn about history. The building itself is very nice.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №52

Rating: 5

Im a fan of the Presidential Libraries, so this is a place I enjoyed. Right now, they have a temporary exhibit about music history in America. The exhibit includes Elvis Presleys jumpsuit, Madonnas Like A Virgin wedding dress, Kurt Cobains white lab coat, and Taylor Swifts boots. In the picture are LBJs documents.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №53

Rating: 5

This is my 3rd Presidential library and I have liked all three. If you get a chance there is an amazing exhibit at the library right now, May 2024 on artifacts of American music! This by itself was worth the price of admission. Didn t realize all the things President Johnson got done including Medicare.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №54

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №55

Rating: 5

I had a fantastic time at the Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library in Austin today. One of the highlights for me was definitely seeing LBJ s Texas limousine up close what a piece of history! The 11-minute multimedia experience in the Introduction Theater gave a great overview of LBJ s life and legacy. A special exhibition; MUSIC AMERICA, with iconic objects from Americas music history such as Elvis, Nirvana, Bruce Sprinsteen, is a must-see and runs through August 11, 2024. You can easily spend an hour here only. I also loved looking up at the four floors holding over 45 million pages of documents in the LBJ Library Archives and viewing the displays in the Great Hall Gallery. The interactive exhibits and artifacts in the core exhibition brought LBJ s domestic and foreign affairs to life. The staff were super helpful, and the library is fully accessible. Overall, it was a wonderful visit, and I highly recommend it to anyone interested in American history or presidential libraries.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №56

Rating: 5

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Date: 4 months ago

Review №57

Rating: 5

Ode to LBJ Presidential Library: In Austins embrace, a museum grand, The LBJ Library, a journey unplanned. An intro movie, a captivating show, A must-see tale that sets the tone just so. Mechanical LBJ, with jokes thatll amuse, Bringing laughter, dispelling the blues. Taped conversations, MLKs righteous call, And Marshalls wisdom, echoing in the hall. Special exhibits, a treasure trove untold, Lady Birds story, a legacy of gold. The Lorax speaks, environmental plight, And signatures of presidents, a historys light. The museum portrays LBJs reign, Domestic triumphs and Vietnams pain. A replica Oval Office, where power resounds, Gifts bestowed upon them, true treasures abound. Free parking awaits, by UTs campus so near, A sight to explore, worth the small cost no fear. Step forth, for its worth every cent, Admission to LBJs world, a journey well-spent. Yet if free is your wish, mark dates on your quest, On Fourth of July or Lyndons birth, youre their guest. If your first name is Lyndon, rejoice in your fate, Free entry bestowed, an honor innate. Explore the museum, embrace historys lore, Immerse in its treasures, from ceiling to floor. Dont miss this marvel, a museum sublime, LBJs spirit, echoing through time. A tapestry woven, a chapter of lore, The LBJ Library, an experience to adore.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №58

Rating: 5

Just turned 18 when President Johnson left office. Fantastic library lots to see listen to. Am amazed at all the new programs he got passed ! Think he should be # 3 on list of Presidents. Washington whom without there would be no USA. Lincoln for the Emancipation Proclamation and keeping our Nation together. LBJ for getting bills passed to start full integration in schools housing and employment. One hundred years after Lincoln freed all slaves. Our nation had to wait 189 years for the 2nd. paragraph of the Declaration of Independence to become a reality. Most impressive for a southern man. Eric from Lombard, IL

Date: 5 months ago

Review №59

Rating: 5

Neat place thats very interesting. We easily could have spent more time there. Tuesday tix 1/2 price! :-) New traveling music exhibit curated by Bruce Springsteen--that was worth it by itself!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №60

Rating: 5

Our first Presidential library - now all the others have to live up to this one! We spent 3 1/2 hours and enjoyed every minute! LBJ accomplished so much during one of the most tumultuous times in US history. Extensive and informative displays. Would actually go back given the chance.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №61

Rating: 5

A well done library. Very informative. I liked the music museum part they have going on now.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №62

Rating: 5

Very nice presidential library. There is a lot of good civil rights memorabilia and stories mixed in with the times.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №63

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №64

Rating: 4

Date: 5 months ago

Review №65

Rating: 5

Outstanding. What a great man with great values. History of American music exhibit was great as well.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №66

Rating: 5

The only Presidential Library I have visited so I cant compare to others but an excellent review of LBJs life, career and accomplishments. I spent 2 hours catching the highlights, one could easily 5 hrs to read, watch and listen to all of the displays.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №67

Rating: 2

The entrance closes at 4pm, not 5pm.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №68

Rating: 4

Well worth the visit. Parking is a problem when lot is full. There are no overflow areas available.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №69

Rating: 5

I recently explored the LBJ Presidential Library after it has an extensive renovation but this visit was to see the Music America: Iconic Objects from Americas Music History temporary exhibit. They have a dedicated parking lot but it was full and decided to park in the next one dedicated to the University of Texas. It was a Saturday so I am sure they did not mind. The building itself is very impressive and always enjoy visiting this place ever since my parents brought me here when I was a small child. On this day there was a lot of of people visiting where I believe may have been eclipse tourists in town finding things to do in Austin while they wait for Monday. The Music America exhibit was definitely soothing to see and recommend it. The rest of the museum takes you back in time when Lyndon Baines Johnson was president and ran the show in times when a lot was happing in America. They have lots of timelines with historical events. Make sure to ride the elevator to the 10th floor where find a replica of the Oval Office, Lady Birds office and collection. The grounds are also spectacular with nice views of the UT campus and Tower.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №70

Rating: 4

Date: 5 months ago

Review №71

Rating: 5

The LBJ Library is a wonderful tribute to President Johnson. There are hours of recordings of calls between LBJ and prominent politicians and VIPs. Besides the standing exhibits there is always a rotating exhibit.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №72

Rating: 5

I had zero expectations going into visiting this museum. I was blown away by how well it was laid out. I learned a great deal about LBJ that I had no idea about. Great museum.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №73

Rating: 5

We were very impressed with this museum. It is very detailed oriented and very well presented. The only upset is that there s a wall of portraits of all the US presidents and first ladies except for President Trump and first lady, Melania. No matter what our opinions are, we cannot rewrite history. His portrait along with his wife s portrait must be put up on that wall.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №74

Rating: 5

This was my first time ever visiting a presidential library and it was really great. It was cool to see the history and all the accomplishments that occurred. This visit makes me want to visit some of the other presidential libraries around the nation.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №75

Rating: 5

Great experience, Have read many books on LBJ, and this just was the cherry on top of the cake..at 76, I was personally right in the center of what was going on in his presidency and my wife who is 72, did not realize there was SO much more to LBJ other than the Vietnam War. He was an amazing person, and the Library brought it all into focus.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №76

Rating: 5

We found this Presidential Library to be one of our favorites so far! While there is so much to learn (or maybe remember) about his Great Society, the peek you get at the man himself is the most authentic we have seen so far. The banks of telephones in each area allows you to hear how it all happened, IN HIS VOICE. You quickly learn why he was such an intimidating politician, a true champion of the disenfranchised, and a genuine tough guy as well as a consummate gentleman at times. He was a Texas-sized personality. I would have liked to have lunch with him. But I would have NEVER wanted to be on his bad side. Thrust into a period of extreme change, he navigated it by never slowing down. He could not outrun Vietnam, but the amount of legislation he got passed is truly awe inspiring and affects all of us to this day. Laid out in an easy to navigate way, there is MUCH reading to do and it was a walk through the turbulent time of the 60s as well as a glimpse into the last century. Allow 2-3 hours to fully absorb it all, eat first! HIGHLY recommended. We used a Groupon, but it was cheaper than some libraries.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №77

Rating: 5

LBJ library is definitely worth a visit. I knew nothing about LBJ before going. I thought its just a library and I didnt expect to be paying for it. Its a presidential library (archival for LBJ era and its by appointment) and a museum (documenting LBJ time plus music in America). We went on Tuesday (50%, $8 per person) Museum is floors 3, 4, and 10. Archival library (by appointment) are floors 5,6,7, and 8. Floor 3 (entry floor) is history of music in America. Its lovely and enjoyable. In addition, there is a few minutes film about LBJ (a must see) and a timeline of LBJ and lady bird lifes. Floor 4 is my favorite. Its about politics during LBJ time. Imagine a president comes after Kennedys assassination and in the middle of cold war with Soviet union and the rise of communism. Internally, there is the civil right movement, poverty, and illiteracy. Also, the space race, Vietnam war, Israel-Arab conflict, etc. You will learn about the thousands of bills signed during LBJ era. Floor 10, is a replica of the ovel office, the lady bird office, and their belongings. Its a light floor. Bathrooms are in 2nd and 10th floors GPS will take you to UT parking which requires permit. The next lot is FREE AND its dedicated for library visitors. Dont park on the street its not free!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №78

Rating: 5

Excellent.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №79

Rating: 5

Educational visit. I love the IMAX theater especially about the ocean, it was definitely a learning experience and beautiful. The gift shop was pricey but very nice.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №80

Rating: 5

My nephews loved it. My favorite spot is the Oval Office at the top floor. We were told by the guides that Lady Bird Johnson worked in this very museum on her 90s

Date: 7 months ago

Review №81

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №82

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №83

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №84

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №85

Rating: 4

Date: 7 months ago

Review №86

Rating: 1

Miserable excuse for an attraction. Refused to let me enter with two different bags despite the fact both could be processed through the x-ray machine. Security people told me to go to the Public Affairs building next door to find a place to check bags. I ve looked over this building, nothing. Either they told me the wrong place to go, or they flat out lied to me. Their operator is out and their website is broken, constantly redirecting me to some Chinese domain purchase website. Only information I find regarding anything single-bag was during COVID season. I don t know if these people are serious about getting paying customers to go through their attraction, but if they are, they do a God-awful way of showing it.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №87

Rating: 5

Clean

Date: 7 months ago

Review №88

Rating: 5

We really enjoyed this walk through a pivotal part in our history.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №89

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №90

Rating: 5

Loved it. A Fantastic exhibit. Spacious and gigantic building. Masterful done.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №91

Rating: 5

Very interesting and informative.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №92

Rating: 5

Was amazing. Thought it was just a library but its a museum. Architecture is amazing.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №93

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №94

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №95

Rating: 5

Love him or hate him, LBJ was a very influential US president. Learn about that here.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №96

Rating: 5

Went for a wedding. Very cool place

Date: 8 months ago

Review №97

Rating: 4

Very interesting museum that provides a good overview of the times and issues facing the United States in the sixties. Both LBJs civil rights success and his Vietnam failure are both presented with reasonable objectivity. It was an unexpected treat to be able to listen to many of LBJs phone conversations with historical figures of the time, like Martin Luther King, Herbert Humphrey, Edgar Hoover and many more.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №98

Rating: 5

I enjoyed this museum a lot more than I expected to. Lots of info, easy to navigate, fun way to spend two hours.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №99

Rating: 1

Waited 30 min to make a single turn on red river because of traffic for another event just to find it was closed for a special event. At least update your hours to reflect this fact. Apparently my chiropractor has more concern for his customers and his hours accuracy than the lbj library.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №100

Rating: 5

We always enjoy the presidential libraries. There is so much history and its like stepping back in time. Really enjoyed it and may go back the next time we are in Austin.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №101

Rating: 5

A comprehensive museum about LBJ s life and his term as President. There were some interactive exhibits about the Vietnam war too. My favorite was the Oval Office at the top floor. One of the guides told us that Lady Bird Johnson worked in this very museum well into her 90s.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №102

Rating: 3

Come earlier because it doesnt close at 5. They kick you out at 4:45. We got kicked out in our last viewing real and we were approached by 4 security guards in the last hour to let us know they were closing soon.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №103

Rating: 5

I am working on visiting all the Presidential libraries and this is definitely top two (the newly renovated Truman Library still has my heart but then again I am from KCMO so I could have a pinch of bias). The docents were so helpful and informative. This is definitely one of the best Presidential sites because it felt very objective. You get the good and the bad of LBJ. I definitely recommend prioritizing this stop on your history bucket list!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №104

Rating: 5

The best museum in all of Austin, I really enjoyed it, the fantastic exhibits and the staff are super friendly. The best place I visited on my trip.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №105

Rating: 4

Im a big fan of museums. Im also working to visit all of the Presidential Museums. So, of course I stopped by the LBJ Presidential Library before heading home to Colorado after working in Austin for a few days. Parking was a bit confusing and I dont know if I was supposed to pay or not. But, I parked out front and had no issues. Didnt pay and still dont know if thats correct... The admission is $13, but you need to purchase online in advance. I showed up without a ticket and was turned away at the door. It wasnt a busy place so I was able to log in on my phone and easily get a ticket. The building outside is depressing and boring. Inside is fairly basic, but all in all, it is a fitting and solid tribute to the President. A guide greeted me right after I walked in. She is a pleasant, smiling promoter of the museum and all things President Johnson. Very knowledgeable and kind. She offered to take several pictures and told me stories as I walked around. Left me to myself after awhile, but was a positive impression and her kindness is appreciated. I love to see the Oval Office, the history behind our presidents, and all of the challenges the world presented at the time. Overall a good presidential museum, a pleasant tour, and fun visit for me. Theres a decent, but small gift shop as you leave.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №106

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №107

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №108

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №109

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №110

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №111

Rating: 5

As of this writing, I am about to graduate with a major in Art History. To anyone with an interest in art, I highly recommend visiting this Museum. Many works of art were gifted to LBJ, and are here.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №112

Rating: 4

Not just a Presidential Library But a shrine to the Great Society & to the Last NEW Deal President!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №113

Rating: 5

Very cool museum to go and explore if you have the chance. I came alone and had a great experience when going through the library. I recommend for anyone who has the chance to come. It was a lot of fun.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №114

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №115

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №116

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №117

Rating: 5

12-1-23 With ChmieBell Tours. WoW! Needed more time here!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №118

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №119

Rating: 4

Educational

Date: 10 months ago

Review №120

Rating: 3

Date: 10 months ago

Review №121

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №122

Rating: 5

This museum was my whole reason for the drive to Austin, and was 100% worth the trip. I watched the intro video and then a volunteer explained the layout. Place had a few visitors while I was there but wasnt uncomfortably packed. there was a temporary exhibit on Lady Bird which was a pleasant surprise and an interesting explanation of her life as well as a few of the dresses she wore. The LBJ museum part was incredible. I was in shock when I came around the stairs and saw the windows tot he majority of the archies visible. As the entirety of his presidency was prior to my life it was a fascinating part of history to get to see. 10/10 would visit again.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №123

Rating: 5

This is a wonderful museum. I enjoy presidential museums and was glad to be able to visit this one.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №124

Rating: 5

So informative and well done.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №125

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №126

Rating: 5

Very cool place with lots of info and a good price.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №127

Rating: 5

What an amazing tour, its truly a time machine into the past. Having only been a child during his Presidency, the Library shed a lot of light into Johnsons work and dedication. While its a bit dated, and should be, its very informative along with a very well kept animatronic LBJ. The staff is very kind, exceedingly helpful making the tour even more delightful. Highly recommend a look if one is in Austin Texas.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №128

Rating: 5

Wonderful experience, learning the original intentions behind so many bills including the civil rights act.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №129

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №130

Rating: 4

Date: 11 months ago

Review №131

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №132

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №133

Rating: 5

Very informative and awe inspiring. Highly recommend you visit if your in town.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №134

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №135

Rating: 5

Wonderful library chronicling that time! Incredible art, and cultural artifacts. HIGHLY RECOMMEND, esp if born before 1980 :)

Date: 11 months ago

Review №136

Rating: 4

Great museum. Little dated. Lots to see. 3 floors of exhibits.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №137

Rating: 5

Great museum definitely worth a visit

Date: a year ago

Review №138

Rating: 5

Est. 1971 Layout/atmosphere *Essentially three floors that are open to the public (third/lobby, fourth & tenth) *The bottom floor features a replica of Johnson s limousine, a timeline and a small theater with a 12-minute video on repeat *The top/tenth floor has all the gifts from other heads of states, a recreation of LBJ s Oval Office and the office Lady Bird maintained at the library up until the last few years of her life *Bonus features - opportunity to listen to some of the telephone recordings in the White House during Johnson s time as president

Date: a year ago

Review №139

Rating: 4

This was my first tour off a presidential library. A good look into the past and American politics. A bit of a somber experience. Friendly staff. 7/8ths sized oval office. Cool retro limo and artifacts. Not a bad way to spend an afternoon.

Date: a year ago

Review №140

Rating: 5

Love the place and definitely visit on Sept 17th for free and you get to use intax camera for scavenger hunt.

Date: a year ago

Review №141

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №142

Rating: 5

Great experience.

Date: a year ago

Review №143

Rating: 5

Excellent museum! A fascinating insight into the life and presidency of LBJ.

Date: a year ago

Review №144

Rating: 5

Such a cool place of history! Learned a lot!

Date: a year ago

Review №145

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №146

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №147

Rating: 5

Poignant and interesting and excellent exhibits. Plus the building is BEAUTIFUL OMG!

Date: a year ago

Review №148

Rating: 4

In a word, Le is beautiful, but if it were a childs piece, I would have kissed my knees for another year.

Date: a year ago

Review №149

Rating: 5

Awesome historical experience. Staff was very kind and helpful.

Date: a year ago

Review №150

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №151

Rating: 5

Great museum. I really enjoyed all the exhibits. I definitely recommend for history buffs. There is only one request please add President Obama and First Lady Michelle s picture to the Past/Former President exhibit. It s been past two years, so the pictures should be there by now. Hopefully, by my next visit I will see them.

Date: a year ago

Review №152

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №153

Rating: 5

Went there many times through school tours and it was fun! I would say visiting any Presidential library is worth visiting if you want to learn more about the U.S. Presidents and its rich history.

Date: a year ago

Review №154

Rating: 5

Awe-inspiring building thats a monument to modernism. Interesting exhibition with Oval Office recreation and Presidential limo. Lots of interesting badges in the gift shop

Date: a year ago

Review №155

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №156

Rating: 5

A trip down memory lane and Im really impressed. I didnt know LBJ before because the president was never a big issue in Germany and I wasnt born when he was in office. The library beautifully shows how the President is committed to education for all American citizens. The many exhibits are also impressive. If you are in Austin you should visit this place.

Date: a year ago

Review №157

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №158

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №159

Rating: 5

Great man and great president, a piece of history worth learning more about. Definitely won our hearts and admiration to his cause. 10/10 recommend!

Date: a year ago

Review №160

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №161

Rating: 5

This museum is honestly EXCELLENT. I just cannot recommend it enough, my husband and I visited during mid-August and found it utterly interesting and informative. There are some brilliant staff members who are able to provide lots of information and detail. As Brits, we aren t particularly clued-up on US political history, so when arriving in Austin we wanted to soak-up some of it (although we came to the city for music!) and weren t disappointed. I highly recommend this museum - but can t imagine it would be of much interest to children.

Date: a year ago

Review №162

Rating: 5

I didnt know much about this President since I was a little girl but I know a lot more now. He seemed to want a better world for everybody.

Date: a year ago

Review №163

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №164

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №165

Rating: 5

Really great exhibits! So much info about LBJ and the times. Definitely worth the visit!

Date: a year ago

Review №166

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №167

Rating: 5

Super awesome Presidential museum, this is a must see when in the area.

Date: a year ago

Review №168

Rating: 5

A must visit if you are not from Austin. I stayed for 1.5 hours. Some people stay the whole day.

Date: a year ago

Review №169

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №170

Rating: 5

If you are in Austin, this is one landmark you should not miss...whether or not you were a fan of LBJ, you will be impressed by the legislation that was passed during his term as President. Unlike most other Presidents, he was able to work across the aisle so that Republicans and Democrats could agree on laws that would make life better for Americans.

Date: a year ago

Review №171

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №172

Rating: 4

Favorite presidential library. Great exhibits. The overall library is huge, with the public access areas with exhibits being a bit cramped.

Date: a year ago

Review №173

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №174

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №175

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №176

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №177

Rating: 5

Awesome museum, wonderful design, and high quality exhibit on a key time of our history.

Date: a year ago

Review №178

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №179

Rating: 5

Awesome place. So full of history.

Date: a year ago

Review №180

Rating: 5

Great presidential library/museum!!

Date: a year ago

Review №181

Rating: 5

I was blown away by the depth of the material at the LBJ Library both in terms of who LBJ was and what he did, as well as the period materials and displays, i.e., clothing, music, newspaper headlines, and other material. Forgot how much LBJ accomplished. The Vietnam War tainted his legacy (I was a reservist who was on active duty in summer of 65 stationed with 101st Airborne. I saw effects of war.). Library gives a great overview of that period in our history and a better overview of what LBJ accomplished. I will likely go back; and, I made a $100 contribution to the library feeling it deserves to continue and inform people of that era.

Date: a year ago

Review №182

Rating: 4

Great learning experience

Date: a year ago

Review №183

Rating: 5

It s was a really interesting place. Definitely worth the visit if you re into presidential history.

Date: a year ago

Review №184

Rating: 5

It is truly a remarkable presidential library worth visiting. A lot of historical memorabilia. Great views of UT campus and City skyline.

Date: a year ago

Review №185

Rating: 5

Really well laid out museum with great displays and even a mini white house oval office. Family friendly

Date: a year ago

Review №186

Rating: 4

Modern design place!

Date: a year ago

Review №187

Rating: 5

Beautiful building set on the eastern edge of the UT campus. My dad loves LBJ so I decided to take him for a visit. We both enjoyed the building and the exhibitions.

Date: a year ago

Review №188

Rating: 4

An interesting museum depicting the life and history of President LBJ, with a replica of his Oval office and archives of all documents relating to his presidential period.

Date: a year ago

Review №189

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №190

Rating: 5

This was a great stop while in Austin. Way better than I ever expected. There was so much I didn t know about LBJ. We were there about 90 minutes and I bet I could go back another three hours and still not even see everything. If you like history this is a must stop.

Date: a year ago

Review №191

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №192

Rating: 4

A bit confusing to navigate, but its interesting to see what motivated his work. This is presidential library #4 for our family, and they are always worthwhile.

Date: a year ago

Review №193

Rating: 5

This was the first presidential library each of the four people in our group had ever visited. We all were very impressed with the depth and variety of information. My husband and I were kids during the Johnson years and thought we knew a fair amount about him but we came away learning quite a bit and so did the 29 year olds we were with. There were some very cool items displayed including the moon rock and gifts from foreign dignataries and some really great photos Id never seen before. It was very interesting to see the original speech Johnson gave to the nation after Kennedy was assassinated that showed his editing marks. I always felt he was an underrated, underappreciated president. After visiting his library and seeing all the legislation he passed, and reached across the aisle to do it, LBJ deserves a lot more respect. Dont miss it.

Date: a year ago

Review №194

Rating: 5

Came with an elementary school group and had a good experience. There is something entertaining and educational for all age groups. The volunteer at the entrance took a few minutes to introduce us to the museum and tell us what to expect on each floor. This was not only helpful, but also nice for the kids to see how excited she was to share information about a place that she clearly enjoys. There is no water available. Thats tough in the summer in Texas. Totally understand that you cant open water or food in the museum, but being able to buy a bottle of water to drink outside would be really helpful.

Date: a year ago

Review №195

Rating: 5

On par with all the other Presidential Libraries Ive been to. Informative and nostalgic as I am old enough to remember most of it!

Date: a year ago

Review №196

Rating: 5

A very nice presentation of LBJs life and accomplishments. Highly recommended.

Date: a year ago

Review №197

Rating: 5

Great place, the exhibits are great, I especially love the Oval Office reconstruction. Highly recommend, the scenery outside is amazing too.

Date: a year ago

Review №198

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №199

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №200

Rating: 5

Exhibits are well done. Information presented in a clear and self-explanatory way. I loved the information regarding Lady Bird. I learned a great deal about President Johnson and his family. If you don t already utilize the exterior plaza, it seems like a great opportunity for an outdoor event or activities.

Date: a year ago