Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park

Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park preserves the land and structures associated with the life of the 36th president of the United States of America.
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LBJ NHP is divided into 2 separate units. The Johnson City Unit, located in Johnson City, Texas, consists of the park headquarters and visitor center, Lyndon Johnson's childhood home, and the Johnson Settlement containing his grandparents frontier log cabin. The LBJ Ranch Unit preserves President Johnson's ranch. Within the ranch district are Lyndon Johnson's birthplace, the Johnson family cemeter

y, and the Texas White House from which he ran the country for >25% of his presidency. The LBJ Ranch is still a working cattle ranch and LBJ NHP does preserve the LBJ bloodline in our Herefords. While this is a public forum, keep comments professional and respectful. Learn more about guidelines - https://www.nps.gov/subjects/digital/social-media.htm

Be aware! Starting tomorrow, June 9, a pavement preservation crew will begin repaving sections of our parking lots at ou...
06/08/2026

Be aware!

Starting tomorrow, June 9, a pavement preservation crew will begin repaving sections of our parking lots at our Johnson City Visitor Center and work will continue until Friday, June 12. The Visitor Center will remain open each day from 9am until 5pm.

Visitors should expect temporary traffic control, construction equipment, periodic noise, and minor delays near active work areas. Alternative street parking includes but is not limited to nearby South Lady Bird Lane, East Elm Street, and South Avenue F in Johnson City. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Photo: A large construction sign reading 'Road closed to thru traffic' rests against construction barriers and orange traffic cones.

Credit: Pixabay photo

05/31/2026

This past week we've had some intense weather! The Texas Hill Country is no stranger to intense thunderstorms, and oftentimes President Johnson's Boyhood Home is right in the middle of them. Luckily, the building is equipped with ornate lightning rods and grounding wires that give us some peace of mind when these behemoth storm cells move through the area. Nevertheless, the heavy drumming of rain and cracks of lightning from above have their own particular strength when standing inside this historic 1901 home. How do you think you would feel experiencing one of these storms as the Johnson family did many times in their home?

Video: Exterior and interior shots of a historic home during an intense thunderstorm.

Credit: Douglas Smith/NPS

Check out our updated program offerings!Starting tomorrow, Sunday, April 19, we are updating our program times across bo...
04/18/2026

Check out our updated program offerings!

Starting tomorrow, Sunday, April 19, we are updating our program times across both districts of the park:

Johnson City District: Boyhood Home Tours
Step into the home that shaped President Johnson’s worldview. Guided tours are shifting to a new daily schedule:
Times: 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 1:30 p.m.
Meeting Point: Johnson City Visitor Center

LBJ Ranch District: Rotating Programs
Explore the legacy of the Education President and the ranching traditions he loved. Programs will now alternate daily between these two spots:
Junction School: Discover how LBJ's early education guided his vision for American schools.
Show Barn: Get a close-up look at our Hereford cattle and learn about the park’s working ranch tradition.

Note: Check the posted signs throughout the ranch to see which location is hosting a program during your visit!

Photo: Two green and white flyers detailing new program changes and descriptions at Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park.

Credit: NPS

Join us this Saturday April 11 at 11:30 am for a special program at the Junction School! We are commemorating the signin...
04/08/2026

Join us this Saturday April 11 at 11:30 am for a special program at the Junction School! We are commemorating the signing of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act that occurred at the schoolhouse 61 years ago on April 11, 1965. In this program we'll reflect upon the impact of the bill and how education has progressed throughout American history. We'll also have lessons and activities to enjoy! We hope to see you there.

Photo: A flyer illustrating a special event including photos of a one room school house.

Credit: NPS/Douglas Smith

We’re hiring! Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park is looking for a motivated Seasonal Range Technician (Ranch Wor...
03/20/2026

We’re hiring!

Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park is looking for a motivated Seasonal Range Technician (Ranch Worker) to join the team at the historic LBJ Ranch.
If you’re eager to build hands‑on experience in ranch management, livestock care, and natural/cultural resource management, this is a unique chance to grow your skills in a one‑of‑a‑kind setting. As part of our team, you’ll help care for the descendants of LBJ’s original Hereford herd and support operations on one of only two working cattle ranches in the entire National Park Service.

This job isn’t just a seasonal position — it’s a chance to develop real‑world experience, strengthen your resume, and work every day in the Texas Hill Country landscape that President Johnson loved.
Apply by April 4, 2026 to be considered.

Start here: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/861879800/
Or visit usajobs.gov and search for Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park.
Photos: Ranchers work with cattle using ropes and wearing western gear.

Credit: NPS/Douglas Smith

Have you attended one of our star parties yet? Come join us for our next event!Beginning at 7:30 pm on Saturday, March 2...
03/14/2026

Have you attended one of our star parties yet? Come join us for our next event!

Beginning at 7:30 pm on Saturday, March 21 at the LBJ Ranch near Stonewall, the National Park Service will host programs highlighting the marvels of the night sky and the importance of preserving dark skies. Are you young or young at heart? The National Park Service has developed a Junior Ranger Night Explorer program, encouraging park visitors to explore the starry side of their national parks. Starting at 7:30 pm, join park rangers on the ranch’s airstrip for activities about the night sky. There is no maximum age limit to participate. Suggested minimum age is 5 years old, and children must be accompanied by their parents. Junior (and Senior) rangers will go home with a Night Explorer workbook and earn a beautiful cloth patch. After the junior ranger activities conclude at 8:30 pm, the Hill Country Astronomers (HCA) will set up telescopes and offer a stargazing experience from 8:30 to 10:30 pm. Visitors can view stars, globular star clusters, and even distant galaxies.

Founded by a group of amateur astronomers in 2011, the HCA’s educational mission encourages the public to learn about astronomy and space science. For more information, visit www.hillcountryastronomers.com. Gates to the LBJ Ranch will open at 7:00 pm. Dress for the weather, wear comfortable shoes, and bring water. Restrooms will be available. Flashlights are recommended; lights with a red filter are ideal. Entry to the LBJ Ranch is located north of US Highway 290, just off of Ranch Road 1. In case of inclement weather, participants with reservations will be notified of event updates. Updates will also be posted on the park website at www.nps.gov/lyjo and the park page at www.facebook.com/LBJohnsonNPS.

For information on night skies in national parks, visit www.nps.gov/subjects/nightskies/explore.htm. Attendance is limited to 100 participants. To Reserve Your Space Call 830-868-7128 option 2 or email [email protected] with the subject "Night Skies Over the LBJ Ranch"

Photo: A night sky event poster.

Credit: NPS

Are you looking to learn more about our history in an outdoor setting this spring? On the Saturdays of March 7, 14, and ...
03/12/2026

Are you looking to learn more about our history in an outdoor setting this spring? On the Saturdays of March 7, 14, and 21 join us for a free, 45-minute walk through the Johnson Settlement, the 1860s home of President Lyndon Johnson’s grandparents. You’ll hear about the harsh realities of their life on the Texas frontier and during the cattle drives. A young Lyndon Johnson often sat at the feet of his grandparents for their pioneering tales, and he developed an early love and appreciation for the Texas Hill Country that stayed with him throughout his life.

To take the Settlement walk, meet the ranger at 11:30 am at the national park visitor center in Johnson City—no reservations needed. The trail is a level gravel trail, but it’s advisable to wear comfortable shoes, wear sun protection, and bring water. The program will conclude in the Settlement area.

Photos: A historic building, a ranger speaking with the public, and a walking trail lined by wildflowers.

Credit: NPS/Douglas Smith

View the wonders of the night sky on Saturday, March 21. Beginning at 7:30 pm at the LBJ Ranch near Stonewall, the Natio...
03/04/2026

View the wonders of the night sky on Saturday, March 21. Beginning at 7:30 pm at the LBJ Ranch near Stonewall, the National Park Service will host programs highlighting the marvels of the night sky and the importance of preserving dark skies.

Are you young or young at heart? The National Park Service has developed a Junior Ranger Night Explorer program, encouraging park visitors to explore the starry side of their national parks. Starting at 7:30 pm, join park rangers on the ranch’s airstrip for activities about the night sky. There is no maximum age limit to participate. Suggested minimum age is 5 years old, and children must be accompanied by their parents. Junior (and Senior) rangers will go home with a Night Explorer workbook and earn a beautiful cloth patch.

After the junior ranger activities conclude at 8:30 pm, the Hill Country Astronomers (HCA) will set up telescopes and offer a stargazing experience from 8:30 to 10:30 pm. Visitors can view stars, globular star clusters, and even distant galaxies. Founded by a group of amateur astronomers in 2011, the HCA’s educational mission encourages the public to learn about astronomy and space science. For more information, visit www.hillcountryastronomers.com.

Gates to the LBJ Ranch will open at 7:00 pm. Dress for the weather, wear comfortable shoes, and bring water. Restrooms will be available. Flashlights are recommended; lights with a red filter are ideal.

Entry to the LBJ Ranch is located north of US Highway 290, just off of Ranch
Road 1. In case of inclement weather, participants with reservations will be notified of event updates. Updates will also be posted on the park website at www.nps.gov/lyjo and the park page at www.facebook.com/LBJohnsonNPS. For information on night skies in national parks, visit www.nps.gov/subjects/nightskies/explore.htm.

Attendance is limited to 100 participants. To Reserve Your Space Call 830-868-7128 option 2 or email [email protected] with the subject "Night Skies Over the LBJ Ranch"

Photos: The night sky, a 'night explorer patch, and telescopes with people around them on a poster.

Credit: NPS

When Lyndon Johnson acquired the LBJ Ranch in 1951 the property had only a single telephone line. By the time he became...
02/26/2026

When Lyndon Johnson acquired the LBJ Ranch in 1951 the property had only a single telephone line. By the time he became vice president in 1960, the array of technology had grown to 15 local and long-distance phone lines as well as a fifty-foot-tall antenna to supply reception for three televisions—one for each major network at the time.

In November 1963 when Vice President Johnson’s assumed the Presidency of the United States, the LBJ Ranch demanded a modern system allowing secure communications throughout the nation and the world. Within four weeks the property had enough equipment for a small city: microwave towers providing 120 channels to Austin, underground phone cables, 72 telephones, two-way radios, teleprinters, and cryptographic machines.

All of this state-of-the-art equipment acted in lock step with an active airstrip, full secret service contingent, and countless employees to create a truly modern remote white house complex.

Photos: A collage of various individuals including President Johnson and Lady Bird Johnson use technology like telephones paired with images of other technology.

Photo Credit: LBJ Library/NPS

Address

100 E Ladybird Lane
Johnson City, TX
78636

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+18308687128

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