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Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park
Touring the Texas White House
Front view of the Texas White House in 2008
 

The Texas White House was officially opened to the public on August 27, 2008. At this time, rooms available for public tours include the President's Office, living room, and dining room, restored to their 1963-1968 appearance. At this time, the remainder of the home is still undergoing restoration and will be opened in the future.

Visiting the LBJ Ranch by Private Vehicle



For the first time, the LBJ Ranch has been opened to private vehicular traffic. This is a test period that will assist the National Park Service in planning for future public access to the Ranch.

 
North view of the Hangar in 2008
The Airplane Hangar

To see the LBJ Ranch and the
Texas White House:

  • Obtain a free driving permit at the LBJ State Park and Historic Site Visitor Center. You will also receive a map indicating the tour route and a CD containing narrative audio for the route.
  • Once you arrive at the Texas White House, obtain a ticket for a house tour at the Airplane Hangar.

Fee:

  • Ages 18 and older: $1.00
  • Ages 17 and younger: free

House Tour Length and Group Size:

  • House tours are 25 minutes in length.
  • There is a limit of 15 people per house tour.

Hours of Operation

  • Seven days a week. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
  • Driving Permits are given out starting at 9:00 a.m. No Permits are given out after 4:30 p.m.
  • Ranch Entrance Gate: open 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
  • Ranch Exit Gate: Closes at 5:30 p.m.
  • House tours: 10:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

In order to take the last tour (4:45 p.m.) of the Texas White House it is advisable to pick up your driving permit no later than 4:15 p.m. to allow for drive-time from the State Park visitor center to the Texas White House.

 
Wreath placed at President Johnson's grave

Special Note for August 27: Each year on the anniversary of the President's birth a wreathlaying ceremony takes place at the Johnson family cemetery on the LBJ Ranch. The public is invited to attend the program which will begin at approximately 10:00 a.m. Tours of the Texas White House will commence following the ceremony.

 

Additional Information:

  • Driving permits are good only for the day of issue and tickets for the house tour are good only for the date and time specified on the ticket
  • Tickets for house tours will be given on a first-come-first-serve basis.
  • Pets are not permitted on the house tour
  • Photography, food, drinks, and smoking are not permitted inside the Texas White House.
President Johnson sings with Yuki  

Did You Know?
Guests found it amusing when President Johnson would "sing" with Yuki, a little white dog that his daughter Luci found at a gas station in Johnson City and adopted. Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park

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Last Updated: July 20, 2009 at 17:13 EST