Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and MuseumAbout Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum
The Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum in Austin, Texas, is a presidential library that preserves the papers, artifacts, and records of President Lyndon B. Johnson and his administration; it opened in 1971 on the University of Texas campus.
Museum exhibits present the major themes of the Johnson administration, including the Great Society domestic agenda, federal civil rights legislation, and the Vietnam War, with original documents, photographs, and audiovisual materials. Public programming often includes temporary exhibitions, educational events, and archival displays that place the administration’s records in context.
The library was created as one of the U.S. presidential libraries under the Presidential Libraries Act framework to house records from Johnson’s presidency (1963-1969) and was established in the early 1970s with archival and museum spaces designed for both public interpretation and scholarly research.
The building sits on the University of Texas at Austin campus near the campus core in central Austin, within the city of Austin in central Texas.
- Founding and Holdings: Opened in 1971 and located on the University of Texas at Austin campus, the library houses the presidential papers and records of Lyndon B. Johnson covering 1963-1969.
What to See#
- Exhibit Galleries: Permanent exhibition galleries covering the Johnson presidency, including domestic policy, civil rights legislation, and Vietnam-era documents and artifacts.
- Archives and Research Spaces: Archival reading rooms and research facilities that hold presidential records and collections for scholars and public researchers.
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Best Time to Visit Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum
Visit on weekday mornings in the university off‑peak months (fall/winter) to avoid crowds.
Weather & Climate near Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum
Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 4°C to 35°C. Moderate rainfall (828 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Very Good | 4° - 16° | 8° | 46 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 3.7 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 10.3h |
| February | Very Good | 6° - 18° | 12° | 56 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 3.9 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.0h |
| March | Excellent | 10° - 23° | 16° | 49 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 4.2 m/s | 1.4 high | 11.9h |
| April | Excellent | 14° - 26° | 20° | 68 mm | partly cloudy | 70% | 4.1 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.8h |
| May | Excellent | 18° - 29° | 24° | 121 mm | partly cloudy | 70% | 3.8 m/s | 1.9 very high | 13.6h |
| June | Very Good | 22° - 33° | 29° | 96 mm | some cloud | 66% | 3.5 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 13.9h |
| July | Excellent | 23° - 35° | 32° | 50 mm | some cloud | 64% | 3.2 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 13.8h |
| August | Excellent | 23° - 35° | 31° | 52 mm | mostly sunny | 60% | 3.0 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 13.1h |
| September | Excellent | 20° - 32° | 26° | 88 mm | some cloud | 67% | 2.9 m/s | 1.7 very high | 12.2h |
| October | Excellent | 15° - 27° | 21° | 88 mm | some cloud | 68% | 3.1 m/s | 1.3 high | 11.3h |
| November | Very Good | 9° - 21° | 15° | 64 mm | some cloud | 71% | 3.5 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 10.5h |
| December | Very Good | 5° - 17° | 11° | 50 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 3.5 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.1h |
How to Get to Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum
The Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum is located on the University of Texas at Austin campus. From downtown Austin/Congress Avenue it’s about a mile (roughly 1.5-1.8 km) - a 20-30 minute walk or a short taxi/ride. Capital Metro buses and UT campus shuttles serve the university; the library is a short walk from the UT campus core and from nearby campus bus/shuttle stops. Driving: allow a short on‑campus drive; campus parking is available (pay parking rules apply).
Tips for Visiting Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum
- Aim for mid-morning on a weekday to avoid University of Texas events and large tour groups that can arrive later in the day.
- Start your visit in the orientation theater and then head to the Oval Office replica early - the replica and the presidential artifacts are highlights and can get congested later.
- Check the library's calendar before you go; temporary exhibits, talks, and docent-guided programs are scheduled regularly and add important context to the permanent displays.