The library and museum, located at 2313 Red River St., Austin, is now set to reopen July 14. The facility will operate under limited capacity this summer and will require guests to schedule their visits in advance.
The library will initially be open Wednesdays through Sundays—a schedule that may expand later this summer—and tickets for timed visits in two-hour blocks will first be made available July 5. Visiting windows run from 10 a.m. to noon, noon to 2 p.m. and 2 to 4 p.m.
"It's truly a pleasure to be opening our doors again after so many challenging months,” LBJ Library Director Mark Lawrence said in a statement. “Health and safety remain our highest priorities, but we are confident that our procedures will keep everyone safe while enabling visitors to see our permanent displays on the Johnson presidency along with our brand-new temporary exhibit, 'Lady Bird: Beyond the Wildflowers.'"
The temporary Lady Bird Johnson collection that will be on display for the library's reopening includes various memorabilia and artifacts from throughout the former first lady's life, including many that have never before been presented in public. Topics covered through "Lady Bird: Beyond the Wildflowers" include her work in business, politics and environmental conservation.
The library's permanent exhibits centered on President Lyndon B. Johnson cover his personal life; presidency; and involvement in events such as the Vietnam War, the aftermath of President John F. Kennedy's assassination and social justice movements. Several virtual exhibits are also accessible online. 512-721-0200. www.lbjlibrary.org
