Museums
Rainy-Day PickBlanton Museum of Art
Under $25UT Austin's art museum holds over 21,000 works and a courtyard installation of colored glass.
MuseumsHistory BuffRainy-Day Pick
LBJ Presidential Library
LBJ Presidential Library is a museum in Austin, TX, part of the Austin guide. Cost: under $25.
2313 Red River St · Austin, TX
Why you should go…
The LBJ Presidential Library holds the papers and artifacts of Lyndon B. Johnson's presidency, including a replica of his Oval Office and exhibits on civil rights legislation, the Great Society, and the Vietnam War. It sits on the University of Texas campus and is part of the National Archives system. General admission is $16, with Tuesdays offered at half price.
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