Notice: Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Last updated April 12, 2023

Visitor Information

We are delighted to welcome you to the LBJ Presidential Library. The well-being of our visitors and staff is our top priority, and we have adjusted your visitor experience to meet current health and safety guidelines. The LBJ Library museum exhibits are open seven days a week: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Admission tickets may be purchased inside the library or bought in advance. The last visitor will be admitted at 4 p.m. 

The LBJ Library will be closed Friday, May 12, for an event. 

Road Closure Alert: Clyde Littlefield will be closed to traffic from Thursday, May 11 through Saturday, May 13.

Reserve your tickets here. Plan your visit here.

If you have bought your tickets online, please have your ticket(s) available on your phone or printed for entry. If you need to cancel your visit, tickets may be refunded up to five (5) days after the date of your planned/canceled visit. To rebook your pre-purchased tickets, email us at admissions@lbjlibrary.org.

Research

LBJ Library Reading Room is open for research. The Reading Room is currently open on weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. We are closed on weekends and federal holidays. Research is by appointment only, and appointment requests must be made at least one week in advance of the date you wish to start your research. Researchers must also conduct a virtual consultation with an archivist before they arrive. To schedule your consultation and appointment, please email johnson.library@nara.gov or call 512-721-0212. Masking optional.

Need to Know

COVID-19 Enhanced Safety Measures
The LBJ Presidential Library has implemented enhanced health and safety measures, but we cannot guarantee that any visitor will not contract COVID-19 while in the museum. An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place at this time. Visitors to the LBJ Presidential Library voluntarily assume all risks related to COVID-19 exposure. In the event of a reported COVID-19 exposure during their visit, the person making the reservation will be notified by the email they provided on their reservation and that person will be responsible for notifying all members of their party.

Not Feeling Well?
Please stay home if you or any of your group member is sick or experiencing signs of COVID-19. Visitors agree to abide by the guidelines on the LBJ Presidential Library's website and by all instructions posted in the museum or provided by staff during the visit. If a visitor or a member of their party fails to follow the LBJ Presidential Library’s guidelines and instructions, they may be denied entry or required to leave the premises.

Visitors testing positive for COVID-19 (or guests who have a fever or are otherwise symptomatic on the date of their planned visit) should not visit the LBJ Library and are eligible to reschedule their visit or receive a refund. Please email admissions@lbjlibrary.org on weekdays to rebook or refund, or call (512) 721-0177 to rebook or refund.

Face Coverings

Face coverings are not required at this time.  Face coverings are available for purchase at the LBJ Store.

Entering the LBJ Presidential Library
Visitors are advised to check their temperature before arrival on the day of the timed ticket to confirm that they do not have a fever. Any visitor displaying visible symptoms of COVID-19 will be denied entry.

Visitors, as well as their belongings, are subject to inspection. The requirement for bag inspection and visitor screening at the entrance will result in an inability to guarantee our security officers can maintain a 6-foot social distance during these procedures. 

Bags and Backpacks
Only one bag, purse, backpack, or diaper bag is allowed per person. Bags or backpacks cannot be larger than 17 × 26 inches (43 × 66 centimeters) in size. There is no coat check or area to store bags or luggage of any size.

Getting Around the Museum
Please download an exhibit map and view this brief orientation video prior to your visit. Paper maps will be available at the Visitor Services Desk within the museum.

A limited number of wheelchairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis. To use them during your visit, please notify Admissions staff upon arrival. Wipes will be available for you to clean the surfaces before use.

Enhanced Cleaning Measures in Place
The LBJ Presidential Library is conducting enhanced cleanings of the museum and high-touch areas. Hand sanitizers are available throughout the museum.

Refreshments
Food and water are not allowed inside the Library but are available for purchase at the LBJ Store for consumption outside the building. Water fountains are available for filling bottles only.

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