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President and Mrs. Johnson stand with their small, white dog in front of the Texas White House.

The Johnsons pose with their dog Yuki in front of the Texas White House. This was one of several photos from which they would choose for their 1972 Christmas card.

View of Texas White House from front lawn.

Because President Johnson spent one-fourth of his term as president in Texas, the press referred to this home as the "Texas White House"

Luci Johnson (center in gray jersey) leads a bike tour

Many special events, such as the LBJ 100 bike ride, take place during the year.

President and Mrs. Johnson stand outside the Texas White House with dog Yuki.

For their 1972 Christmas card, the Johnsons stand outside the Texas White House with their dog Yuki.

Pink granite headstones mark the graves of President Lyndon Johnson and First Lady Lady Bird Johnson

Pink granite headstones mark the graves of President Lyndon Johnson, who died in 1973, and First Lady Lady Bird Johnson who died in 2007.

The Pedernales River with tree-lined banks under a blue sky dotted with clouds.

The Pedernales River flows past the LBJ Ranch.

An exterior view of a White and blue jet with presidential seal painted just below the cockpit.

One of the five Lockheed Jetstars in service during the Johnson Presidency is now on display at the LBJ Ranch..

Two brown and white cows and calf stand in the shade of trees with a small white house in background

Hereford cattle roam the ranch today just as they did when Lyndon Johnson started his herd in 1957.

A one-story white frame house with green shutters stands against a brilliant blue sky.

Lyndon Johnson's family moved into a home in Johnson City in 1913. He was five years old at the time. The future president and his four siblings would be raised by a college-educated mother and a father who served in the Texas House of Representatives..

Physical Address:

100 Ladybird Lane

Johnson City, TX 78636

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 329

Johnson City, TX 78636

contact-details

Phone Number: 8308687128 Voice

Email Address: lyjo_information@nps.gov
Description:

Fees

Entrance Fees

Entrance Passes

Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park tells the story of our 36th president beginning with his ancestors until his final resting place on his beloved LBJ Ranch. This entire "circle of life" gives the visitor a unique perspective into one of America's most noteworthy citizens by providing the most complete picture of any American president.

park designation:National Historical Park

Directions:

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.

For detailed directions, please visit this link.

Directions

Operating Hours:

Johnson City District

The park is open every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.

Exceptions:

Thanksgiving (November 26, 2026 - November 26, 2026)

Christmas (December 25, 2026 - December 25, 2026)

New Year's Day (January 1, 2027 - January 1, 2027)

LBJ Ranch

The LBJ Ranch is open every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. To enter the LBJ Ranch you must pick up a free driving permit from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm at the LBJ State Park and Historic Site visitor center. The entrance gate at the LBJ Ranch opens at 9:00 am and closes at 4:30 pm Exit gate closes at 5:00 pm.

Exceptions:

Thanksgiving (November 26, 2026 - November 26, 2026)

Christmas (December 25, 2026 - December 25, 2026)

New Years Day (January 1, 2027 - January 1, 2027)

Johnson Settlement

Explore where Lyndon B. Johnson's grandparents settled in the 1860s. Event Center exhibit hall and restrooms are open 9:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Weather Information:

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.