LBJ Presidential Library

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About the Business

When the LBJ Presidential Library was dedicated in May 1971, President Johnson proclaimed to the assembled crowd, "It's all here, the story of our time--with the bark off. There is no record of a mistake, or an unpleasantness or a criticism, that is not included in the files here." Accordingly, he wanted his presidential library to reflect not only the triumphs of his administration, but the failures, too.

In that spirit, and in the hope that the library would also serve as a springboard to the future, the mission of the LBJ Presidential Library is to preserve and protect the historical materials in the collections of the library and make them readily accessible; to increase public awareness of the American experience through relevant exhibitions and educational programs; and, to advance the LBJ Library's standing as a center for intellectual activity and community leadership while meeting the challenges of a changing world.

Established in 1971.

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LBJ Presidential Library

Specialties

The LBJ Presidential Library is situated on a 30-acre site on The University of Texas campus in Austin, Texas. We house more than 45 million pages; an extensive audiovisual collection, including more than 650,000 photos and 5,000 hours of recordings; and, approximately 2,000 oral history interviews. All from the career of Lyndon Baines Johnson and also from those of his close associates. Our special activities, events, and exhibits are supported by the LBJ Foundation. The library is one of 15 presidential libraries administered by the National Archives and Records Administration. The Library is open every day (except for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day), 9 AM - 5 PM. Admission is $6 - $16 per person, with free admission given to children 12 and under, active military, student groups, and UT Austin students, faculty, and staff with valid ID. Free parking is available in visitor lot #38.

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Walk-ins Welcome, Casual Dress, Good For Kids, Free Wi-Fi, Dogs Not Allowed

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• Austin, Texas, United States
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• Texas, United States
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• United States
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Libraries, Museums