Explore the childhood home of the 36th U.S. president, restored to its 1920s appearance to depict rural Texas life before modern conveniences.
The LBJ Boyhood Home offers a glimpse into the early life of the 36th president, who lived here from age five until his high school graduation in 1924. Furnished to reflect the early to mid-1920s, the home depicts a rural Texas lifestyle from a century ago. Visitors can see the dining room where Lyndon B. Johnson learned to debate and engage in political discussions. The nearly two-acre property includes exterior porches designed to cool the home before the era of air conditioning.
Yes, park staff offer free 30-minute programs about the childhood home of the 36th president daily. Tours meet at the national park visitor center in Johnson City at 10:30 am, 11:30 am, and 1:30 pm.
The home is restored to its 1920s appearance and does not have air conditioning. During summer months, tours may be limited due to high interior temperatures, so visiting early in the morning is recommended.
There is no entrance fee to visit the Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park, including the Boyhood Home. Guided tours of the home are also free.