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George Bush Presidential Library and Museum

George Bush Presidential Library and Museum

George Bush Presidential Library and Museum
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Speciality MuseumsLibrariesHistory Museums
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
About
The George Bush Presidential Library and Museum is a research institution and academic environment dedicated to the preservation, research and exhibit of official records, personal papers and memorabilia from the life and career of George H.W. Bush, the 41st President of the United States, with more than 43 million pages of official and personal papers, 2 million photos, 2,500 hours of videotape and 100,000 museum objects. Covering much of U.S. history since 1941, the library and museum features a World War II Avenger Torpedo Bomber, a 1947 Studebaker, a piece of the Berlin Wall, and precise replicas of President Bush's Oval Office, Camp David office and White House Situation Room. The museum also features a temporary exhibit gallery which lends to an ever-changing museum to visit. Museum hours are Monday through Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.
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  • Austin T
    Nashville, Tennessee35 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Well-curated, informative, and fun
    My wife and I visited on a Saturday recently and absolutely loved it. It was very well done, very informative, and well worth the admission fee. We did the short introductory video outlining President Bush’s life, which was very helpful and followed the same layout of the museum. We also took the short walk to the President and First Lady’s gravesite. I would highly recommend anyone visiting the area to stop by this museum!
    Visited October 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written October 11, 2023
  • Edsalldw
    391 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Very worth the visit. Don’t miss
    5th place of 5 presidential libraries I have visited. Carter and Reagan number one Nixon very close to those JFK down a notch FDR down another and Hw Bush equal. But all are b+ or better and worth the visit. Lots of history and fun facts H.W. shot down 3 times!!!! In WW2. Not through lack of skill. Youngest pilot in navy at 18
    Visited January 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written January 2, 2024
  • dfb260
    Staunton, Virginia496 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Very nice & well done.
    Very well done and interesting. I am a history buff and really enjoyed this museum. Bush devoted his life to the service of his country. At one point in his career (after Watergate), Bush said the presidency should be distinguished by the morality and dignity the office conveys, which are characteristics we need to again embrace and emphasize. (Trump stripped the office of both.)
    Visited February 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written February 26, 2024
  • Jen W
    Fenton, Michigan345 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    An inspiring family story
    We loved this presidential library. The space was beautiful and inspiring. There was a heavy focus on the theme of family, which we loved. I especially liked the way the space was organized. At first it seemed disorganized. But each time there was an abrupt turn around a corner, or a crooked path, it was a time of great change in the life of President Bush. I think this reflected the way life works. We can’t always predict, or even choose, what will happen to us. So often, this man was called, and he served.
    Visited April 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written April 15, 2024
  • mrsjcope
    Rogersville, Tennessee160 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    LOVED
    I've been to three presidential libraries so far and this has been my favorite. The exhibits are beautifully curated and really inspiring. The grounds themselves are incredibly impressive. It was really humbling to see the simplistic burial sites of such an incredible couple as George and Barbara Bush. There's an amazing sculpture outside and a nice pond with walking path. Also, the train exhibit was very cool. Definitely worth a stop!
    Visited June 2024
    Traveled solo
    Written July 12, 2024
  • Ken
    Loveland, Colorado1,491 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Warning: visiting may bring on nostalgia!
    What a good, honorable, and actually-public-service-minded president George H.W. Bush was. It says a lot that he decided to have his library at Texas A&M. Seeing the exhibits and thinking "I lived through that" was new to me. The short movie is well worth watching and will give you context to appreciate the rest of the museum. I could have spent much longer than the 3-to-4 hours we were able to visit. Locomotive 4141 and the Marine One helicopter were cool too.
    Visited August 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written September 8, 2024
  • Chrisinkingwood2
    Houston, Texas5,630 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A wonderful collection of GHW Bush's memorabilia.
    We spent a wonderful day at the Bush Library in College Station. The architecture is stunning as are the grounds surrounding the library. They have a new wing adjacent to the library that houses the Marine One helicopter and the Union Pacific #4141 Bush Locomotive. The exhibits are very informative and well presented.
    Visited September 2024
    Traveled with friends
    Written September 23, 2024
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Donald R
1 contribution
1.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2021 • Family
Do not be mislead! The $10.00 charge only covers an immigration section with some paintings by Bush. There is no sign or other way to tell the customer that the library and museum are closed. When the elderly employees were questioned about a complete scam they shrugged their shoulders. The old man at the temperature screening desk takes himself far too seriously. This was a huge disappointment and a total deception. Don't waste your time or money!
Written May 13, 2021
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I believe you actually visited the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum in Dallas, and not the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum in College Station, so this review is on the wrong page. I'm sorry you had a bad experience. Due to COVID restrictions, capacity and available exhibits have been greatly reduced. I hope you're willing to try them again when everything is back open again.
Written July 6, 2021
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Susan M
Corpus Christi, TX243 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2022
I had been wanting to visit for a long time and was able to work it in on the way home from a trip up north. Right now you have to buy your ticket online ahead of time and only so many people are allowed in at once, which I loved as it wasn't too crowded. I only had to wait twice to see a particular exhibit. I knew a lot about Bush but still learned a few things and loved the visuals. Actually seeing an exhibit for each of the hats he wore during his career was awe-inspiring! I walked around the pond and over to pay my respects at the graveside. In all, I was there two hours (and could have spent a lot more time). The emphasis on public service was notable.
Written March 2, 2022
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Gary L
Silver Springs, FL14 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019
I found the Bush Library very moving and three hours just flew by too fast. It was a family outing for us and as a Bush family fan I couldn't get enough, would do it again. The price of entrance was very reasonable and they also gave Veterans discounts.
Written February 11, 2020
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Spiegs1968
Mechanicsburg, PA708 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Couples
A magnificent treatment of a key era in our modern history and the story of one of the great men of our century. Well curated exhibits trace the history of our country from the early 1900s highlighting of course the life and accomplishments ofPresident HW Bush. Don’t miss the emotional walk to the gravesite. Do not miss this museum- it doesn’t matter what party you support
Written January 1, 2020
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MelissaWP
Shorewood, IL523 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2022
We spent 4 hours here because there was so much to see in this large, beautiful, very well organized and very well appointed space. We started by admiring the sculptures outside and walking the path around the pond out back leading to their gravesites, which was a very moving surprise as we had no idea beforehand they were buried there until we discovered it in our online research for this trip. The exhibits were so well done that we were so fascinated and in awe and not at all bored at any point. We especially appreciated the intimate stories and artifacts from his service as a young man in WWII. Bravo to the GHW Bush Library.
Written May 22, 2022
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valcot
Tonypandy, UK139 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2022 • Couples
Really comprehensive and very informative museum all about President George H W Bush. Really friendly greeting from one of the museum staff who explained about the layout of the museum, and answered any questions. This isn't a museum where everything is behind a cordon, with 'don't touch' signs everywhere. There is lots to explore, buttons to press, doors to open and a lot to learn, without realising you're doing so! We enjoyed seeing the Presidential limousine, the replica of the Oval Office, where you're welcome to sit at the desk and pretend you're the leader of the free world! The situation room was also really interesting and you get to experience the tension there. There's a video about the life of the 41st President and we found this to be a good scene setter. The only negative were the prices in the souvenir shop. It's got a terrific range of merchandise but many of the prices were way above what seems reasonable. However entry to the museum itself is incredibly good value.
Written December 26, 2022
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frobozzj
Rossville, GA158 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 • Couples
The museum is chronological, covering his childhood and school years as well as Barbara's background. Some of the artifacts on display are amazing, especially the gifts they were given while in the White House. A great place to stop.
Written February 15, 2020
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NemoTraveler
Aarhus, Denmark906 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2022
The Library and Museum is located on the campus of the Texas A&M University in College Station. Free parking is available in front of the museum.

The history of George H. W. Bush is long and fascinating and his presidency includes the fall of the Berlin Wall and the Kuwait/Iraq war. The museum gives a good understanding of his long service to the public with several interesting exhibits such as a WWII Avenger Torpedo Bomber and a replica of Bush’s Camp David room. Also, the museum has a section dedicated to the First Lady.

The Bush Family Gravesite is situated within a short walk in a quiet and beautiful area, and is also worth a visit.

The volunteers were very friendly and helpful and did a wonderful job. The Museum is definitely worth a visit.
Written May 22, 2022
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Steven L
Odessa, DE544 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021
While on vacation and driving from Houston to Waco, we stopped at the Bush Museum for something to do in the afternoon. It was a very interesting time! The museum is set up like walking through a timeline of George H W Bush's life. From his beginnings, to WWII, to his career before the Presidency, and finally reaching the Oval Office... It's all covered here in great detail. There's quite a few interesting artifacts, like the Presidential limo and pieces of the Berlin Wall. A few exhibits were closed (due to COVID?) but most were open. I expected the Oval Office replica to be a little bigger, but it was still fun taking our picture behind the desk. If it's not too hot, it's also a nice stroll out back by the lake and through the woods to the family's final resting spot. Worth a visit.
Written August 30, 2021
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Disneybus
Pittsgrove, NJ984 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2022
A great museum in fine tribute to George & Barbara. My wife and I made the trip in quest of visiting the Presidential cemeteries (33 now). When you arrive at the museum, we recommend, before entering the building, visiting the beautiful pond, Barbara's garden, and the cemetery located in the rear of the building. You walk down the side of the building to access the area. You will want to go early to the avoid the afternoon heat. Unbelievable landscape and peaceful reflection. You start your self guided tour inside with a fine movie as a way of introduction on George's legacy. Then you visit the various rooms in chronological order. As with many presidents, there were move events in the presidency than remembered; from Gorbachev, Dessert Storm, and unadvised tax reform, to the humorous side with Dana Carvey and SNL. There's a great review of Barbara's accomplishments as well. The museum is spacious and well designed. Of course the obligatory gift shop is available on the way out. We thought it odd that there were no bookmarks available for purchase, as Barbara's platform was literacy. We left with continued respect for 41.
Written May 31, 2022
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