Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park
Protected park · TX, USA
Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park in TX, USA. Operated by National Park Service.
Usual hours
- Mon–Sun 9:00–17:00
About
This park's official page lists: Pet-friendly (leashed).
Entrance / day-use fee applies.
Free admission. Entrance / day-use fee applies.
At the park
- Visitor center
- Stargazing
Shows and experiences
- Junior Ranger program
Events
- Commemoration of Lyndon Johnson's Birthday
- Tours of President Johnson's Boyhood Home
- Visit the Junction School with a Ranger
- Visit the Show Barn and meet a Hereford
- Night Skies Over the LBJ Ranch
Before you go
- Mobility
- Available in the park: mobility & stroller rentals. Confirm rental availability and pricing with the park.
- Limits
- No Permits are given out after 4:00 p.m
- Limits
- Pets are NOT allowed in park buildings
- ⚠ Park closure: Texas White House Complex Closure
- On January 2, 2024 the Texas White House Complex closed so the construction phase of the Texas White House rehabilitation can begin. The LBJ Ranch driving tour remains open. Visitors can still see the school, cemetery, birthplace and showbarn.
- Getting there
- By car to National Park Headquarters and the Visitor Center in Johnson City: From Austin, take Highway 290 west. From San Antonio, take Highway 281 north. From Fredericksburg, take Highway 290 east. By car to the LBJ Ranch and LBJ State Park and Historic Site: From Johnson City, take Highway 290 fourteen miles west to the LBJ State Park. From Fredericksburg, take Highway 290 sixteen miles east to the LBJ State Park. The nearest major airports are in Austin and San Antonio.
- Weather & when to go
- Overall, the park enjoys a sunny, mild climate during three seasons of the year. Spring: Temperatures range from 45 F to 85 F (7 C/29 C). Rain is common in April and May. Summer: Temperatures range from 70 F to 95 F (21 C/35 C). Temperatures can exceed 100 F (38 C) in July and August. Lightweight clothing and sunscreen are advisable. Be prepared with plenty of water. Fall: Temperatures range from 45 F to 85 F (7 C/29 C). Winter: Temperatures range from 35 F to 65 F (2 C/18 C) . Snow and ice are rare.
- Visitor center
- Hangar Visitor Center
- Visitor center
- Hangar Visitor Center
- Visitor center
- Hangar Visitor Center — The Hangar Visitor Center is currently closed while the park is in the middle of a major rehabilitation of the Texas White House and the Hangar. Portable toilets are available at the Reconstructed Birthplace. — The Hangar Visitor Center is located on the LBJ Ranch. First, obtain a driving permit at the Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site located on Highway 290 between Johnson City and Fredericksburg. Cross the Pedernales River to enter the LBJ Ranch. The ranch entrance gate is open 7 days/week, 9:00 am -4:30 pm. Following the LBJ Ranch Driving Tour route will lead you to the Hangar Visitor…
- Visitor center
- LBJ Bulletin Board
- Visitor center
- Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site Visitor Center — Daily, year-round from 8:30am - 4:00 pm Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day — From Johnson City, take Highway 290 fourteen miles westbound to the LBJ State Park and Historic Site. From Fredericksburg, take Highway 290 sixteen miles eastbound to the LBJ State Park and Historic Site.
- Visitor center
- Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site Visitor Center
- Visitor center
- Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site Visitor Center
- Visitor center
- Visitor Center and Park Headquarters — Open Daily, year-round from 9:00am - 5:00 pm Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day — From Austin, take Highway 290 west to Johnson City. From San Antonio, take Highway 281 north to Johnson City. From Fredericksburg, take Highway 290 east to Johnson City. The visitor center is located two blocks south of Highway 290 at the intersection of Ladybird Lane and Avenue G. In addition to parking for cars, a lot is available for recreational vehicles and buses.
- Visitor center
- Visitor Center and Park Headquarters
- Visitor center
- Visitor Center and Park Headquarters
- Visitor center
- Visitor Center and Park Headquarters
- Visitor center
- Withers and Spauldings General Store
Facilities on the park map
15 bench, 1 changing table, 1 defibrillator, 1 first aid kit, 1 mobility rental, 6 picnic area, 18 restroom, 12 visitor information, 6 water fountain.