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An aerial view of the Texas White House and airstrip under a bright blue sky.
An aerial view looking north over the LBJ Ranch (2020).

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Welcome to Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park


The park is open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Visit Current Conditions and Operating Hours & Seasons for more information.

There are no fees to visit either the Johnson City District or the LBJ Ranch District of the park. 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, located at 199 Park Road 52, Stonewall, TX 78671.

Pets must remain on a leash no longer than 6 feet. They are not allowed inside the buildings. Pets are permitted on the Johnson Settlement trail. Owners must properly dispose of pet waste and control pet behavior.

 

 

Two Districts

The park is comprised of two districts: Johnson City and the LBJ Ranch. These sites are separated by 14 miles on Highway 290. Start your visit at the visitor center in either district.

In Johnson City, visit the visitor center, take a tour of Lyndon Johnson's Boyhood Home, and walk the Johnson Settlement.

At the LBJ Ranch, explore the Junction School, Reconstructed Birthplace, Johnson Cemetery, Show Barn, and enjoy scenic driving through the ranch.

Download a park map before heading out!
 

Johnson City

  • Park sign with bushes on either side. Visitor center building in background.
    Start at the Visitor Center

    Start at the visitor center to chat with park staff, watch a film, shop the bookstore, and learn about Lyndon Johnson.

  • Small, white house with white picket fence
    Boyhood Home Tours in Johnson City

    Learn about President Johnson's Boyhood Home, his life, and legacy. Tours begin at the visitor center at 10 am, 11 am, 1 pm, and 2 pm daily.

  • 1860s cabin, built of wood and stone.
    Walk the Johnson Settlement

    Walk the 1-mile Settlement trail and see what Texas frontier life was like in the 1860s when Lyndon Johnson's grandparents lived here.

 

LBJ Ranch

  • Stone building in background, information signs in foreground.
    Start at the Visitor Center

    Pick up a free driving permit at the LBJ State Park visitor center between 8:30 am and 4:00 pm before heading to the LBJ Ranch.

  • Rows of desks in a one room schoolhouse.
    Visit the Junction School

    Lyndon Johnson started his education here at the age of four. He went on to become a teacher and sign over 60 bills to improve education.

  • White Texas farmhouse with porch.
    Visit the Reconstructed Birthplace

    Lyndon Johnson was born here on August 27, 1908. This is the only presidential birthplace to be reconstructed by a sitting U.S. president.

  • Gravestones of Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson.
    Visit the Family Cemetery

    Only 700 feet from where he was born, Lyndon Johnson is laid to rest in the Johnson family cemetery next to Lady Bird Johnson.

  • Green barn with ranch vehicles parked in front. Walk way in middle of barn.
    Visit the Show Barn

    The president enjoyed showing his Hereford cattle to ranch guests. Learn about ranching the LBJ way. Enter for a closeup look at cattle.

 

Texas White House Complex

Please note, with the current Texas White House rehabilitation project, the Lockheed Jetstar, Hangar Visitor Center, and Texas White House are closed and inaccessible.

 
The Johnson family of Lyndon, Lady Bird, Lynda and Luci walk in front of the Texas White House.
Texas White House Rehabilitation Project

The Texas White House and Hangar are being restored so these historic structures will be preserved for the future. Learn about the work.

Last updated: January 8, 2026

Contact Info

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 329
Johnson City, TX 78636

Phone:

830 868-7128

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