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

UPDATE August 29: The Visitor Center is cooling as it should. We are open normal hours. National Park Visitor Center to ...
08/28/2026

UPDATE August 29: The Visitor Center is cooling as it should. We are open normal hours.

National Park Visitor Center to Close at 2:30 pm on Friday, August 28

Due to issues with the air conditioning, the National Park Visitor Center in Johnson City will close early at 2:30 pm on August 28. Other park sites in Johnson City remain open: Boyhood Home grounds and Johnson Settlement. The LBJ Ranch remains open its normal operating hours (entrance gate closes at 4:30 pm) and free driving permits are obtained at the LBJ State Park and Historic Site Visitor Center, located 14 miles west of Johnson City.

Oh, how the time flies! On August 25, 1916, the Organic Act was signed into law, creating the National Park Service. Its...
08/25/2026

Oh, how the time flies! On August 25, 1916, the Organic Act was signed into law, creating the National Park Service. Its job was to oversee the parks that already existed and help manage those created in the future.

The new bureau, part of the Department of the Interior, was given a clear mission: to "conserve the scenery and the natural and historic objects and the wildlife therein and to provide for the enjoyment of the same in such manner and by such means as will leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations."

For the past 110 years, countless park rangers, volunteers, interns, and others have worked to carry out this mission. They have done so with skill, determination, dedication, and a deep passion for our parks.

Today, we celebrate their hard work and the lasting impact of the National Park Service, not only on the character of America, but also on the conservation of natural and cultural resources around the world.

As Lady Bird Johnson said, "The environment is where we all meet, where we all have a mutual interest; it is the one thing all of us share."

Credit: NPS photos

There’s snow at the LBJ Ranch!Well...not exactly. Visitors are seeing snow-on-the-mountain (Euphorbia marginata), a nati...
08/24/2026

There’s snow at the LBJ Ranch!

Well...not exactly. Visitors are seeing snow-on-the-mountain (Euphorbia marginata), a native wildflower that blankets the ranch’s upper pastures with white each summer. The display is so impressive that visitors often ask what crop is growing there. However, snow-on-the-mountain grows back every year without any help from us. It thrives during the hottest part of the year and provides a refreshing contrast to the dry fields. Its eye-catching appearance comes not from its tiny flowers but from its leaves with bright white edges.

Although snow-on-the-mountain is beautiful, follow the example of the LBJ Ranch cattle and leave it alone. They avoid the plant because its stems and leaves contain a milky sap that can irritate the skin.

So come enjoy a drive through the LBJ Ranch’s “snowy” scenery and take a break from the Texas summer. Please leave the flowers where they grow so others can enjoy them too. The park—and your skin—will thank you.

Photos:
A field of snow-on-the-mountain plants makes a pretty scene on the LBJ Ranch. NPS Photo/Cynthia Dorminey

Pretty to look at, but best touched with a gloved hand! Honey made by bees that collect nectar and pollen from the plant may burn the throat. For this reason, beekeepers sometimes call it “jalapeño honey"! Photo/Cynthia Dorminey

Acclaimed presidential historian to deliver remarks at President Johnson’s 118th Birthday CommemorationThe public is inv...
08/20/2026

Acclaimed presidential historian to deliver remarks at President Johnson’s 118th Birthday Commemoration

The public is invited to honor our 36th president at the annual wreath-laying ceremony. It will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 27, at President Johnson’s gravesite on the LBJ Ranch.

The ceremony continues a tradition started by Lady Bird Johnson in 1973. Mark K. Updegrove, well-known author and presidential historian, will speak at the event. He has spent much of his career studying and writing about the American presidency. From 2009 to 2017, he served as the director of the LBJ Presidential Library and is currently the Chairman and CEO of the LBJ Foundation. Updegrove has written six books about the presidency. He is also a presidential historian and political analyst for ABC News and hosts the PBS series "Live from the LBJ Library with Mark Updegrove." During his career, he has interviewed seven U.S. presidents. These interviews have given him a special understanding of President Johnson’s place in history.

To attend the wreath-laying ceremony, visitors should first stop at the Lyndon B. Johnson State Park to pick up a free vehicle permit and map. The state park visitor center will open at 8:30 a.m. The LBJ Ranch gate opens at 9:00 a.m., and the Johnson Family Cemetery is located just inside the ranch entrance. Guests are encouraged to allow ample time for travel and parking to ensure arrival at the cemetery before the 10:00 a.m. start of the ceremony.

https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/wreath-laying-2026.htm

Photos:
Each August 27 a wreath is placed at the president's grave by a representative from Joint Base San Antonio. NPS Photo
Mark K. Updegrove, presidential historian will be the speaker this year. Photo courtesy of Mark Updegrove

Cleanup efforts following the July 16 Pedernales River flood are ongoing at the LBJ Ranch. Though we lost important asse...
07/28/2026

Cleanup efforts following the July 16 Pedernales River flood are ongoing at the LBJ Ranch. Though we lost important assets including our main LBJ Ranch sign and park staff had to rescue a wayward secret service guard shack, operations have now returned to normal. Visitors are welcome to explore the ranch daily from 9 am to 5 pm after picking up a driving permit at LBJ State Park. Come join us for a program at the Junction School or Show Barn on the ranch daily at 2pm.

Photos: Images of flood devastation to environment and property on parkland.

Credit: NPS/Douglas Smith/Cynthia Dorminey

Pavement Preservation Project to continue at LBJ Ranch July 20 - 24From July 20 through July 24 a pavement preservation ...
07/21/2026

Pavement Preservation Project to continue at LBJ Ranch July 20 - 24

From July 20 through July 24 a pavement preservation crew will continue repaving parking areas and sections of the road on the LBJ Ranch. The LBJ Ranch 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.

Learn more at www.nps.gov/lyjo/planyourvisit/conditions.htm.

Photo: A close up of a double yellow line in parkland.
Credit: Douglas Smith/NPS

LBJ Ranch Will Reopen at 9 a.m. Sunday, July 19.The Pedernales floodwaters have receded and cleanup has begun. The LBJ R...
07/18/2026

LBJ Ranch Will Reopen at 9 a.m. Sunday, July 19.

The Pedernales floodwaters have receded and cleanup has begun. The LBJ Ranch will reopen for normal operational hours 9am to 5pm on Sunday, July 19. The ranch driving route is fully open, and visitors will be able to enter the Junction School and Showbarn as well as view the cemetery. The Reconstructed Birthplace remains closed as the park continues flood cleanup. The sites in the Johnson City District of the park remain open; this includes the national park visitor center and Boyhood Home.

Welcome back!

Image: The Pedernales River is very full following the recent flooding. You can see lots of water rushing over the historic low water crossing into the ranch. Don't worry! Visitors and staff use a much higher bridge 1.5 miles further east to cross the Pedernales into the LBJ Ranch.

NPS Photo/Cynthia Dorminey

EMERGENCY ALERT: Due to rising flood waters, the LBJ Ranch district will be closed until further notice. This is a dange...
07/16/2026

EMERGENCY ALERT: Due to rising flood waters, the LBJ Ranch district will be closed until further notice. This is a dangerous situation and those in the vicinity of the Pedernales River are advised to get to higher ground immediately. The Johnson City district of the park remains open at this time. Neighboring LBJ State Park is also closed. To see updates on the state park's closure status visit this link: https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/lyndon-b-johnson LBJ State Park and Historic Site-Texas Parks and Wildlife

Pavement Preservation Project to continue at LBJ Ranch July 7 - 11From July 7 through July 11 a pavement preservation cr...
07/07/2026

Pavement Preservation Project to continue at LBJ Ranch July 7 - 11

From July 7 through July 11 a pavement preservation crew will continue repaving parking areas and sections of the road on the LBJ Ranch. The LBJ Ranch 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.

Learn more at www.nps.gov/lyjo/planyourvisit/conditions.htm.

Photo: A close up of a double yellow line in parkland.
Credit: Douglas Smith/NPS

Park Alert--Birthplace Restrooms on LBJ Ranch Closed on July 1The restrooms at the Reconstructed Birthplace will be clos...
06/30/2026

Park Alert--Birthplace Restrooms on LBJ Ranch Closed on July 1

The restrooms at the Reconstructed Birthplace will be closed on July 1 while electrical upgrades are being completed for the restroom renovation.

The nearest restrooms with running water are located at LBJ State Park and Historic Site across the river from the LBJ Ranch. It is approximately a 2-mile drive between the Birthplace and the State Park. Vault toilets (no water) are available 1/3 mile to the east behind the Junction School.

✅Plan Ahead!
We suggest using State Park facilities when picking up your LBJ Ranch driving permit and before beginning the 7-mile loop drive through the ranch. Although 7 miles does not seem very long, the speed limit on the LBJ Ranch is 25 mph, and there are several sites where you will want to spend time along the way.

To start your visit to the LBJ Ranch go to https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/planyourvisit/visitlbjranch.htm

Updates to facilities can be found at https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/planyourvisit/conditions

Image: The National Park Service arrowhead over a background of the Pedernales River at the LBJ Ranch. Text underneath reads "Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park, Park Alert"

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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