[LBJ Library photo by Gary Phelps. #C12-01]
Exhibits
The core exhibits of the library will remain closed until the grand opening scheduled for December 22, 2012, in celebration of what would have been Lady Bird Johnson's 100th birthday. Three permanent exhibits are currently open to the public, as well as The Store at LBJ.
The Presidential Limousine
The President's limousine is on display in our lobby and is one of the first exhibits that visitors experience. This custom built Black Stretch Limousine was used by President Lyndon Johnson beginning in 1968 while he was in Austin, Texas. Weighing 5,100 pounds, the limousine is equipped with a TV, telephone, and reserve gas tank. There is a specially designed communication system within the car for contact with the Secret Service. However, the vehicle is not armored, bullet-proof or bomb-proof.
Oval Office
This famous room from the West Wing of the White House has been reproduced in our library at a 7/8th scale. The Oval Office looks exactly as it did during LBJ's White House years, including the desk he used beginning in his Senate days through the White House years, rocking chair, telephone system, and the teletype machines and three televisions that kept him up to date on the news. View a slide show of artifacts and furniture in the Oval Office.
The White House Years
This exhibit showcases items from the Johnson Presidency. As the nation's hosts to foreign dignitaries, the Johnsons received many gifts, some ancient and priceless, others humble and homemade. View a slide show of photographs taken during the White House years.
The Store
The Store at the LBJ is now open and has doubled in size. It reflects President Johnson's administration and its era, along with Lady Bird Johnson's legacy of beautification, offering a variety of beautiful gifts and interesting souvenirs.
View a list of our past exhibits.