The LBJ Presidential Library focuses on the life and work of President Lyndon Baines Johnson (1908-1973). It’s located in Austin, Texas.
History
A location for the library and museum was proposed in February 1965, and the architecture firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill completed the design by summer 1966. The principal architects were Gordon Bunshaft (1909-1990) and R. Max Brooks. Construction began in 1967 and it was dedicated on May 22, 1971, with Johnson and then-President Richard Nixon (1913-1994) in attendance.
Visiting
The library is open daily from 9am to 5pm. Adult admission is US$16 (as of May 2024) with free admission on several days throughout the year. Admission is also free for anyone who has Lyndon as a first, middle, or last name.
Sections
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