LBJ Library and Museum


Group Visit Information
	Contact Person:	Judy Davidson-Englert, Volunteer Coordinator 512-721-0184 judy.davidson-englert@nara.gov
	Limit of students per visit:	total of 80 including chaperones
	Chaperone/student ratio:	1 chaperone to 10 students
	Length of programs:	K-3 allow 1 hour; 4-12 allow 1.5 hours
	Cost per student:	no admission fees for adults or children
	How far in advance must visit be scheduled?	If visits are desired in March through May, allow at least 2 weeks prior notice Visits desired prior to March, allow at least 1 week prior notice ALL SCHOOL TOURS MUST BE SCHEDULED THROUGH THE TOUR OFFICE.
	Days and hours of program availability:	The museum is open every day of the week from 9am until 5pm except Christmas Day School tours are available during school sessions Adult tours are self-guided Research facilities are open 9am until 5pm Monday-Friday except federal holidays

Curriculum and Instruction Information
	Subject area(s):	Primarily U.S. History but art, language arts, geography, economics could provide multidisciplinary curriculum; Educational materials about President Johnson as well as Mrs. Johnson are based on primary sources from the library archives.
	Grade Levels:	K - adult
	Are programs aligned with the TEKS?	Yes; also based upon National Standards for Social Studies
	Classroom resources available:	Primary source educational materials for teachers to use in classrooms; Student educational materials; Research facilities available for teachers and students (14-16 years accompanied by adult when researching archives; 16 years and older may conduct own research in archives) Contact: Marsha Sharp, Education Specialist for teaching materials, in-service programs, institutes, workshops, primary source research (512)916-5137 ext. 274

Permanent Exhibits:
	Political career and personal life of Lyndon Baines Johnson, 36th President of the United States 7/8 replica of Oval Office as it was during Johnson's administration First Lady's Gallery highlighting Mrs. Johnson's life, her interests and projects she championed while First Lady

Professional Development Resources:

	Summer workshop for teachers to conduct primary source research in the archives, write activities and lesson plans based on research; U.S. History Advanced Placement Institute for middle and high school teachers; Teacher workshops presented in collaboration with other museums and libraries; In-service training for faculty and staff on library use and facilities

Are you looking for school collaborators?
	Yes. I would like to work with teachers to get them and eventually their students conducting research in the library's archives, writing and presenting papers

Other Cultural/Educational Sites Nearby:
	Texas Memorial Museum, Blanton Museum of Art, and Harry Ransom Center are all within walking distance

Other Important Information:
	In addition to the permanent exhibits, the Library features temporary exhibits in the second floor gallery. These exhibits cover a wide range of topics and interests, so check our website for updated exhibit information. Additional educational materials are developed for many of the larger temporary exhibits.