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No visit to Austin would be complete without
a stop by the LBJ Library and Museum at 2313 Red River. Located on the
campus of the University of Texas, it stands as a reminder of this Texan
and the turbulent and changing era of his administration. The eight-story library, constructed inside
and out of Travertine marble, is the repository for all 35 million documents
produced during the LBJ administration. The files, all housed in red,
acid-free boxes stamped with the gold presidential seal, are open to scholars
and researchers. But a wealth of exhibits and displays are
open to the public on three floors of the library. The museum, located
on floors 1, 2, and 8, contains over 35,000 historical objects ranging
from a ship's passport signed by Thomas Jefferson to a moon rock. Your look at the LBJ Library begins with a
20-minute orientation presentation on the President's early years in the
Hill Country, political life in the House and Senate, and finally the
White House years. After the film, stroll through the first floor exhibits
on the Johnson family, foreign affairs, gifts from other countries, and
LBJ's special humor. A walk up the wide marble staircase take you
to the second floor. Here you'll find exhibits on social and education
reform during the LBJ administration, American political memorabilia,
a special area for changing exhibits, and the First Lady Theater, where
you can take a look at the many contributions made by Lady Bird Johnson. From this floor it's a short elevator ride
up to the Oval Office, or at least a replica of the office as used by
LBJ. On this floor, color transparencies give you a peek into some of
the public and private rooms of the White House as well. The LBJ Library and Museum is open, free of charge, seven days a week from 9 - 5. It is closed only on Christmas Day. For More Information: visit http://www.lbjlib.utexas.edu Return to Austin Travel Guide
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