This was a really nice stop on the square. The lady working the front desk was very kind. The biggest plus to this museum is that its free! I appreciated that there were so many artifacts in such a small space. I also appreciated that there was an interactive portion where you could write a response to some questions on a note card and slide it into a plastic display spot that other guests would be able to see. This museum painted LBJ as a leader and a policymaker, but it also asked museum-goers about the legacy of some of the policies he passed and whether or not they had a positive effect on the history of America. I think my favorite thing I learned was LBJs part in NASA being able to put man on the moon. He was an interesting figure, thats for sure! I think my favorite part of the museum was LBJs voice being played over the speaker system. It made me feel as if he were there, walking along with me as I toured the museum. Definitely worth a drop-by if you happen to be on the Square in San Marcos looking for something to do!
Small museum but was very nice and educational. Was not aware of the impact of LBJ.
Subtle and quaint. Very educational, and best of all its FREE!!! Staff is very helpful and knowledgeable, restrooms are very clean. Quiet and relaxing atmosphere. Take your time and learn!
Amazing place
Staff could have been friendlier and the second floor was closed but there was no sign indicating it. I got the feeling we were just told that because it was 30 minutes until closing. The memorabilia and displays were neat, though.
Even though I might not agree with the politics of LBJ, this museum poorly presented LBJ and his career. There was no timeline and it really only showed only his policies relating to poverty, parks, and inequality. Being the only US president that attended a public Texas university, it should have talked more about his time during (now-called) Texas State University considering it is right next door to the school. There are other places such as his ranch and library that are more informative than this place.The staff were horrible during our visit. They did not greet us upon entering, but later they made sure that we signed their book. The man and woman that worked there were very unprofessional (both in the way they acted and dressed). I asked for pen so I can interact with their museums activities, but he said he couldnt give us a pen due to kids vandalizing the activity and sh*t. My husband and I were the only ones in the museum, and an hour before, we were in the cockpit of an airplane that is worth a million dollars by ourselves...but we couldnt borrow a pen. We should have just borrowed the pen from the sign in sheet instead of actually asking. That would have saved us the five minutes it took him to find a pencil. Apparently all of the other ones were stolen.Overall, this museum needs to have full-time staff that is knowledgable and interactive with guests instead of people who sit on their laptops. When we walked into the place, the atmosphere was very awkward and quiet. I would not recommend this place what so ever. Youre better off going to the LBJ ranch in Stonewall than going to a museum that is only a 10 minute walkthrough.
Im one of the beneficiaries of the LBJ administration for education of the poor. I really enjoyed being able to read the articles and captions while listening to the recordings of Lyndons jokes and funny stories of his term in office. I wasnt old enough to know anything about him or politics, Im sorry I missed out on knowing the man.
Very small wouldnt go back
Great historical artifacts, staff very knowledgable
Great service. Fine food.
Photo from distance and laters visiting the place seems to be interesting
Lots of information about LBJ including after his presidency.
Just ok.