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The Center for American History
Sid Richardson Hall, Unit 2
The University of Texas at Austin		 The Center for American History
The University of Texas at Austin
Sid Richardson Hall 2.101
1 University Station D1100
Austin, Texas 78712-0335

Free parking for CAH patrons is limited to spaces on the south side of the LBJ Library (Parking Lot 38). Once you have parked on the south end of the lot, you will need to return to your car with a daily parking pass available at the Center's Information Desk. CAH patrons are not permitted to park in the spots marked F, F37, A, or C. The entrance to Lot 38 is off Red River.

There are several occasions throughout the year when all spaces in the LBJ Lot (38) may be full. If these spaces are taken, there is additional public parking available in the Manor Garage (PG5) down the hill from the Center, near Memorial Stadium, at the corner of Clyde Littlefield Dr. and Robert Dedman Dr. Parking Fees.

If you park illegally, you will be ticketed by Parking & Transportation Services. The Center for American History is not responsible for patron cars which are parked illegally

There are a few handicapped parking spots available in the LBJ Library parking lot. You must have valid disabled license plates or identification placards to park in these spaces. If no specifically designated spaces are available, go to the nearest parking guard kiosk for assistance.

From I-35 South:

  1. Take the 32nd St. - Dean Keeton exit (236A).
  2. Turn right on 32nd St.
  3. Turn left onto Red River
  4. Cross Dean Keeton (formerly 26th St.)
  5. Turn right at the bottom of the hill, into Parking Lot 38.

From I-35 North

  1. Take Manor Rd. exit (235B).
  2. Turn left at stop sign, on Manor Rd.
  3. Turn right at light, onto Red River
  4. Turn left at the bottom of the hill, into Parking Lot 38.

From Parking Lot 38 to Manor Garage (PG5)

  1. Turn right from Parking Lot 38 onto Red River.
  2. Turn right at light, onto Clyde Littlefield Dr. 3. Turn left into Manor Garage (PG5)
  3. If you reach the intersection of Clyde Littlefield Dr. and Robert Dedman Dr.,
    you've gone too far.

From the Parking Lots

The long, low building beside the parking lots is Sid Richardson Hall (SRH). The Research and Collections Division is in SRH Unit 2, the central section of the building. The Benson Latin American Collection occupies SRH Unit 1, the southern section of the building, and the unit closest to both Parking Lot 37 and the Manor Garage (PG5). The LBJ School of Public Affairs is in SRH Unit 3, the northern section of the building. All public entrances are on the west (fountain) side of SRH through several breezeways.

Commuting Directions

The Center for American History's Research and Collections Division is also readily accessible using public transportation. Capital Metro Transit's Orange 'Dillo (Route 450) and UT's Disch-Falk (DF - Route 641) and Forty Acres (FA-Route 640) Shuttles deposit riders within easy walking distance of the Center.

Weekend visitors to the Center can take advantage of Capital Metro's weekend "Tour the Town" (Route 470), which provides passengers a safe, easy way to travel between Austin's many cultural, historic and outdoor attractions.

For more information on fares, schedules, and other routes, contact Capital Metro and UT Parking and Transportation.