New Exhibit Designs Complete for Hangar Visitor Center

Left image
The north room of the Hangar Visitor Center Prior to the Rehabilitation Project.

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An artistic drawing of the new Hangar exhibits.
Credit: Artwork courtesy of EDX Exhibits

During Lyndon Johnson's presidency the hangar served as a press conference room. This view matches the orientation as seen in the images above. 1968.

LBJ Library photo by Mike Geissinger

Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park staff and exhibit design professionals worked diligently for more than two years to create new displays and interactive experiences for the LBJ Ranch Visitor Center located in the historic Hangar building. We are excited to share that exhibit designs are complete and ready for next steps on the way to fabrication and installation!

When the Texas White House complex reopens, the Visitor Center will hold stories of Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson’s formative years, their enduring marriage and political partnership, and time spent working and relaxing at the ranch during the Johnson presidency. With the new exhibits visitors will be introduced to Johnson’s values and political views, become acquainted with the work of the presidency, and feel the impact of this place on the Johnson family and American culture during a time of national restlessness, 1963–73.

This is one of many behind-the-scenes projects that are supporting the preservation and renovation of the Texas White House complex.

One of the exhibit galleries will invite visitors to learn about Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson's childhood years and how that shaped their lives.

Artwork courtesy of EDX Exhibits