lbj presidential library

Loved going through there in my car with the cd describing where we were and what we were seeing. Educational, historical and personal. Ladybird and LBJ graves rest under a tree filled cemetary. Walk thru ranch house and feel what life was like there during an important time in our history.

A chance to see a mini oval office and to learn about this amazing Man. There is a charge to enter but was waved for some reason.

Very cool venue, well worth the visit, would recommend taking at least 3 hours to go through it. Lots of interesting things to read and see - as well as a great look at that time period of our country's history

I was not sure what to expect having never had the opportunity to visit a presidential library before. This was an absolutely fantastic experience and time flew by. So much history took place in the Johnson era and the library does a great job of presenting it in an interesting and informative manner. Whether you are a fan of LBJ or not, there is a lot to see here. The best par for me was listening to his phone conversations discussing so many topics of the day, arm twisting and persuading others to follow his vision. Well worth it for families and anyone looking for something different in Austin. On the beautiful Texas campus.

Enjoyed everything a wealth of knowledge, pride and heart ache is bundled in the LBJ library. can;t wait to take my parents.

A very neat exhibit with a look at the civil rights acts and Vietnam. The exhibit underplays the Apollo missions and all that was accomplished in the space race by the Johnson Administration.

A very good presidential libraryLyndon Baines Johnson was a workaholic public servant who was a very accomplished legislator. He knew how to use power and with the assassination of John F Kennedy he rose to the presidency and skillfully used that event to leverage landmark legislation. A trip through the library provides a good reminder of his accomplishments, and failures, and the social and geopolitical events that shaped them.We are reminded of the Panama Canal crisis, the Cold War, the invasion of Prague and other eastern European areas by the Soviets, the protests and division of Viet Nam, the Civil Rights marches and protests, early space exploration initiated by JFK, the fight for the Great Society, etc. Interwoven among all the legislative, societal and geopolitical issues he faced are facts and memorabilia of the times - movies, TV, books, music, sports/athletes, consumer products, etc. Particular interesting are the numerous recordings of private conversations between LBJ and a variety of people public and private - his Sec of Defense, Sec of State, Jacqueline Kennedy, Walter Reuther, Sen Dirksen, Richard Nixon, and many others to give you a real feeling for the "Johnson Way" of negotiation and intimidation. You hear these recordings by pushing a button and listening on a telephone giving you the impression you were there as a third party.Lady Bird Johnson is well represented and her accomplishments are also given good coverage.I spent 3 hours and didn't see or hear as much as I wanted, but of what I did hear and see I liked a lot. It was a good reminder of the era and why we should study history and mistakes so we don't repeat them. Too much of this history is disappearing from schools and this is a good way to supplement that education.

An important part of the history of the USA presented in beautiful, interesting and (at times) fun way. Do not miss this. It's worth a trip to Austin.

Plan to spend at least 2-3 hours here at the library. The accomplishments of LBJ were/are stunning. The great society is well documented through fascinating displays and interactive areas. Though the cloud of the Viet Nam war hovers, history puts it into perspective as far as all that was good with the "Great Society".Johnson, the man, with his sense of justice, foibles, political acumen and devotion to Lady Bird are on display. The Museum/Library should be on the list of things to see and do when in Austin.

Wow. Very interesting & so much history (Kennedy, Vietnam Nam War, nostalgic movie clips about the 60's, etc). Very impressive history about LBJ's life and career--learned many things we did not know. He passed/signed many new bills and acts in addition to the Civil Rights Act; however, the war overshadowed so many of his other achievements. Read letters to LBJ from Jackie O. 3 days after JFK was assassinated & parents of soldiers who had died in the war that brought tears to my eyes. The newest exhibit to the library of the original photos taken in Selma were stunning (opened the day we were there). I don't call myself a "museum person" but I loved this museum & came here on the recommendation from my in-laws. Worth a visit if you ever pass through Austin.Parking Tip: We followed the blue signs which directed us to a public parking garage where we parked for $12.00. We later found out there is FREE parking for the Library right in front of the library.

This was our first visit to a presidential library. I was so glad to visit. I learned a lot about President Johnson and all his challenges during his presidency. There is a "Disney" like character of LBJ that is very lifelike. I was able to listen to actual recorded telephone conversations. The 10th floor has a treat for the visitors....(I won't spoil the surprise)...you have to go there.This has inspired me to check out other presidential libraries.

A guide greets you upon entering the museum, they give you a run down of the museum set up, and then you're on your own. It was very easy to follow, it was very informative - both LBJ's personal life and the Texas/US history during his reigns. For sure at least 2 hours here.

This was a great place to visit on a rainy afternoon. They had quite a bit on the President's time in office and the civil rights movement during the 60's.The exhibits were well done.

We were in Austin visiting friends and decided to go to the Library on the spur of the moment. The travel by car was easy with excellent signage coming off I-35. The displays are interesting. They include several stops along the way where you can listen to actual recorded telephone conversations. The call between LBJ and Mrs. Kennedy just days after JFKs assassination is incredible. Being able to hear LBJ's compassion for the recent widow and her obvious appreciation for his concern. One quirk is the replica Oval Office. This has been done in almost all the Presidential Museums that I've visited. But this one is 7/8 scale. I don't understand why that was done that way.

On a recent trip to Austin my husband and I visited the LBJ Library. It is tucked behind another building, so thank goodness there was a map. There were three floors of exhibits and then the archives. It was very interesting to follow LBJ's life from a young man until his death. I learned things about him that I was not aware of. Part of the exhibit was his oval office and Lady Bird's office. Also a couple of informative videos. It was especially interesting to see the exhibits of articles that were a time capsule of sorts....music, news, games, toys, products, dance styles, clothing, etc. that were popular during his years in office. It was definitely worth our time.