America's 250th
Beginning in June, the LBJ Presidential Library invites visitors to experience The American Experiment: Pursuing Our Promise—a special series of exhibitions and programs marking the nation’s 250th anniversary.
Exhibits
Through an exceptional partnership with the National Archives and Records Administration and the Briscoe Center for American History, the Library will showcase extraordinary original documents that have shaped the course of American history. Across four rotating exhibitions, visitors will encounter defining moments—from the Brown v. Board of Education decision and the Fourteenth Amendment to the Louisiana Purchase and the Wright Brothers’ Flying Machine Patent.
On view from June through January, this once-in-a-lifetime experience pairs these iconic artifacts with dynamic public programs featuring leading historians, authors, and thought leaders. Together, they explore how the American story has unfolded over 250 years—and where it may go next.
American Experiment: Pursuing Our Promise (NARA Exhibit)
- Part 1: May 30 – July 9
- Part 2: July 11 – August 2
American Experiment: Evidence of our Past (Briscoe Center Exhibit)
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Part 1 | Texas Documents: August 15 - October 18
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Part 2 | U.S. Documents: October 21 - January 10
Plan Your Visit
Plan Your Visit
The LBJ Presidential Library is located at 2313 Red River Street in Austin, Texas, and is open seven days a week from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The last visitor will be admitted at 4:00 p.m.
Become a Member
Want free or discounted tickets, special event invitations, and more? All members receive free admission to the LBJ Presidential Library's permanent and special exhibits, free admission to fourteen other presidential libraries, and a 10% discount in the gift store. Members at the Individual ($65/$80) and above levels receive invitations and admission to our popular Evening With speaker series.
Events
Want to dive deeper into The American Experiment? Click here to learn more about our programs commemorating the nation’s 250th anniversary.
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