Explore Austin's Cultural Campus
Start the day off at the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library & Museum, one of 13 presidential libraries administered by the National Archives and Records Administration, and currently the second most visited presidential library in the United States. Three floors of exhibit space showcase permanent and temporary exhibits relating to the events that defined the Johnson presidency. Step inside an Oval office drawn to 7/8th scale and decorated with original White House furnishings from the Johnson administration such as a three-television console that enabled LBJ to watch all three broadcast network newscasts at once. Other items on display include LBJ's 1968 presidential limousine, a First Lady Gallery highlighting the life and accomplishments of Lady Bird Johnson, and an animation replica of Lyndon Baines Johnson that moves in sync to an actual voice recording of LBJ recounting five minutes of humorous tales.
Those wishing to research this era in US history can pursue through 45,000 million pages of historical documents, 500,000 photos, a million feet of motion picture film, and 5,000 hours of recordings from the public career of the 36th President of the United States. Educational opportunities include "Evening With" lecture series brings such noteworthy individuals as Tom Brokaw, Jimmy Carter and Sandra Day O'Connor to the library. The museum is open daily from 9am to 5pm except for Christmas Day. Admission and parking are free.
The Story of Texas takes visitors through three floors of interactive permanent and temporary exhibits that chronicle the history of Texas from the initial period of colonial exploration to the building of the Lone Star identity and then concluding with business opportunities like oil and aviation that changed the state. The Texas Spirit Theater utilizes fog, lightning, wind and other special effects to create a truly immersive movie going experience. Also, this museum is home to Austin's only IMAX theater. The museum is open Monday through Saturday 9am to 6pm and Sunday noon until 6pm. Admission is $7.00 for adults, $6.00 for senior citizens and college students (with valid I.D.), and $4.00 for youth 5-18 (children 4 and under are admitted free) with extra charges for movies. The museum is free the first Saturday of every month from 2pm to 6pm.
The Blantyre Museum of Art's collection of European art dating from the 14th to 20th centuries and modern American art. The museum is open Tuesday through Friday 10am to 5pm (open every third Thursday until 9pm), Saturday 11am to 5pm and Sunday 1pm to 5pm. Admission is free every Thursday.
The other museums that comprise the Austin's Cultural Campus include The Harry Ransom Center and The Texas Natural Science Center.
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Post a CommentA few corrections were drawn to my attention.
The correct name for the Story of Texas should read The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum. Their new pricing is as follows:
Admission is $9.00 for adults, $7.00 for senior citizens and military, $8 for students (with valid I.D.), and $6.00 for youth 4-17 (children 3 and under are admitted free) with extra charges for movies.
The art museum in Austin is called The Blanton Museum of Art.