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Austin Nature & Science Center vs LBJ Presidential Library

Both are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, LBJ Presidential Library scores significantly better than Austin Nature & Science Center. LBJ Presidential Library has a TripExpert Score of 88 with accolades from 6 reviews including Michelin Guide, Lonely Planet and Travel + Leisure.

Austin Nature & Science Center
Austin Nature & Science Center
7 / 10
301 Nature Center Drive, Austin, TX 78746
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Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The Austin Nature & Science Center, located in Zilker Park, has a range of family friendly activities and hands-on exhibits." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"This complex has an 80-acre preserve trail, interactive exhibits in the Discovery Lab that teach about the ecology of the Austin area." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Most of the center's activities—designed for people of all ages—are outside, with the goal of helping visitors "increase awareness and appreciation of their natural environment."" Full review
U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report
15.0
"Provides hands-on exhibits designed to foster connections with the natural environment...also houses several animal exhibits, including small fish and reptiles, a variety of birds and mammals" Full review
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Visitors with kids should not miss the Dino Pit, which allows children to dig up an assortment of fossil casts, introducing the field of paleontology.
Frommer's Frommer's
"Bats, bees, and crystal caverns are among the subjects of the Discovery Lab at this museum in the 80-acre Nature Center, which features lots of interactive exhibits" Full review
LBJ Presidential Library
LBJ Presidential Library
8 / 10
2313 Red River St, Austin, TX 78705
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Fodor's Fodor's
"The 30-plus hours of tape recordings include ruminations on Vietnam, economic inflation, and a New York City transit strike." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Walking around the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum at the University of Texas is a touching experience." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"More than 45 million pages, an extensive collection of audio recordings, and 2,000 interviews fill a four-story glass-encased research room from floor to ceiling. " Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Located on the UT campus, this monumental facility honors the Hill Country's most famous native son." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"This impressive modernist building, designed by architect Gordon Bunshaft, houses the legacy of the 36th president of the United States of America." Full review
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