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The George W. Bush Center is committed to providing exhibits that delve deep into the American Presidency and events that explore the issues and policy areas that matter most.

Liberty & Laughter: The Lighter Side of the White House
March 3 2022
December31 2022
Liberty & Laughter: The Lighter Side of the White House
Looking to the Future: Bold Ideas from Bold Leaders
October 4 2022
Looking to the Future: Bold Ideas from Bold Leaders
Merry and Bright Night
November 17 2022
Merry and Bright Night

Highlights from Past Events

See highlights from past year's Events and Exhibits:

2022 Events & Exhibits

2022 Events & Exhibits

Engage Speaker Series
NexPoint Lecture: Author Bill Browder on Russia
September21, 2022
Sixth Annual Tbilisi International Conference
September5, 2022
September6, 2022
Creating Opportunity in Education and the Workforce
June30, 2022
Engage Speaker Series
Fatherhood, Community and Football: A Conversation with Troy Aikman
June6, 2022
Elections — A More Perfect Union
May18, 2022
Engage Speaker Series
Dreaming Big: Laura Bush Book Club with Roda Ahmed
May15, 2022
Engage Speaker Series
Jenna Bush Hager & Barbara Bush: Superpower Sisterhood Book Tour
April24, 2022
Forum on Leadership 2022
April21, 2022
Waxing Poetic: Expressions with Cold Wax
April4, 2022
Engage Speaker Series
Liberty & Laughter: The Lighter Side of the White House
March8, 2022
The Future of American Cities
March2, 2022
Engage Speaker Series
The Continual Struggle: Reflections on the Civil Rights Movement
February15, 2022
Engage Speaker Series
The Future of Education with Gov. Jeb Bush & Sec. Margaret Spellings
January26, 2022
Carne y Arena
Virtually present, Physically invisible
January21, 2022
The Continual Struggle
The American Freedom Movement and the Seeds of Social Change
January17, 2022
2021 Events & Exhibits

2021 Events & Exhibits

Reimagining American Democracy: Democracy in America, Democracy in the World
December16, 2021
USMCA and Workforce Development: Building a Competitive North America
December15, 2021
Merry and Bright Night
November18, 2021
Reimagining American Democracy: Reviving Civic Engagement
November18, 2021
2021 Warrior Open presented by AT&T
November11, 2021
Engage Speaker Series
Laura Bush Book Club With Author Gayle Tzemach Lemmon
November1, 2021
Reimagining American Democracy: Rethinking Civic Education
October28, 2021
Engage Speaker Series
Afghanistan: Why We Can’t Look Away
October18, 2021
Pups in the Park
October16, 2021
Engage Speaker Series
Immigration and the Economy
October13, 2021
Reimagining American Democracy: Securing Elections
September30, 2021
Engage Speaker Series
Remembering 9/11: Screening of Apple TV+ Documentary "9/11: Inside the President's War Room"
September11, 2021
Reimagining American Democracy: Disinformation & Democracy
July29, 2021
Reimagining American Democracy: The Vote
June24, 2021
Engage Speaker Series
Understanding the Border: A Conversation on Life, Culture and Commerce
June14, 2021
Why Are Central Americans Fleeing Their Homes?
May25, 2021
Engage Speaker Series
A Commitment to Conservation
May20, 2021
Reimagining American Democracy: Democracy in America
May20, 2021
Immigrants and the American Future
May6, 2021
Out of Many, One
Portraits of America’s Immigrants
April20, 2021
Engage Speaker Series
A Conversation with Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger
April18, 2021
Forum on Leadership
April15, 2021
Engage Speaker Series
A Conversation with Dana Perino
March11, 2021
Engage Speaker Series
What Makes Smart Immigration and Border Policy in the 21st Century?
February23, 2021
Stand-To 2021: A National Veterans Convening
February18, 2021
Engage Speaker Series
The State of the American Dream
February10, 2021
2020 Events & Exhibits

2020 Events & Exhibits

Engage Speaker Series
One Time in the Motorcade: Former Staffers on the Lighter Side of the White House
December15, 2020
Engage Speaker Series
Laura Bush Book Club: A Conversation with Author Michele Harper
November18, 2020
Women, Democracy, and Peace with H.E. Rula Ghani and Mrs. Bush
October28, 2020
Engage Speaker Series
Highland Capital Lecture: Mark Cuban & Daymond John — Two Sharks Discuss the Path Forward for America
October21, 2020
Forum on Leadership
September24, 2020
Engage Speaker Series
Education as a Civil Right
September14, 2020
Engage Speaker Series
Deepfakes: Addressing the Threat to our Democracy
August27, 2020
Conversations on Supporting Central American Economic Growth
June25, 2020
Engage Speaker Series
A Conversation with Jay Leno
March10, 2020
Engage Speaker Series
Pearls of Wisdom with Jean Becker
March10, 2020
Art Past and Present: From a Black Artist’s Perspective
5th Annual Celebration of Black History Month
February13, 2020
Engage Speaker Series
The Future of Texas
February5, 2020
Engage Speaker Series
Sam Houston & the Alamo Avengers with Brian Kilmeade
January22, 2020
A Governance Agenda for Preventing Violence in a Fragile World
January7, 2020
2019 Events & Exhibits

2019 Events & Exhibits

Special Exhibit - Holiday in the National Parks: Christmas at the White House 2007
November21, 2019
Engage Speaker Series
Merry and Bright Night
November20, 2019
Engage Speaker Series
Sisters First: An Afternoon with Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Pierce Bush
November17, 2019
2019 W100K
November8, 2019
November9, 2019
Engage Speaker Series
Laura Bush Book Club with Alexander McCall Smith
November4, 2019
Boeing Conversation with Admiral James Stavridis
October11, 2019
Tails on the Trail
September28, 2019
Engage Speaker Series
A Conversation with Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch
September18, 2019
Presidential Leadership Scholars Graduation & Fifth Year Celebration
June27, 2019
Engage Speaker Series
Geopolitical Flashpoints with Ian Bremmer, Niall Ferguson & Dana Perino
June12, 2019
Engage Speaker Series
The Secret Service: Protecting the President Everywhere
May21, 2019
Promoting Economic Growth in the Northern Triangle: A Practical Approach
May14, 2019
2019 Warrior Open
May5, 2019
May6, 2019
Pups in the Park
April27, 2019
Forum on Leadership
April11, 2019
Engage Speaker Series
Grateful American: A Conversation with Gary Sinise
March31, 2019
Naturalization Ceremony
March18, 2019
Presidential Retreats: Away from the White House
March6, 2019
Engage Speaker Series
Camp David: An Insider's Look
March5, 2019
Securing Democracy Against Authoritarian Threats
February26, 2019
Engage Speaker Series
Remembering President George H.W. Bush
February19, 2019
Art Past and Present: From a Black Artist’s Perspective
4th Annual Celebration of Black History Month
February8, 2019
Policies to Promote Inclusive Urban Growth
January31, 2019
2018 Events & Exhibits

2018 Events & Exhibits

Engage Speaker Series
Special Event - Deck the Halls: Welcome All
November27, 2018
Special Exhibit - Deck the Halls and Welcome All: Christmas at the White House 2006
November15, 2018
Engage Speaker Series
Boeing Lecture: Leadership in Today’s Military
November13, 2018
Engage Speaker Series
Highland Capital Lecture: Cryptocurrencies, AI, and Disruptive Technologies
October22, 2018
2018 President's Council Gathering Featuring Carly Fiorina
October12, 2018
Engage Speaker Series
Remembering Barbara Bush
September24, 2018
Graduation of the 2018 Class of Presidential Leadership Scholars
July12, 2018
Engage Speaker Series
The Art & Leadership of Winston Churchill
June26, 2018
2018 Warrior Open at the AT&T Byron Nelson, presented by AT&T
May21, 2018
May22, 2018
Engage Speaker Series
The Lazarus Effect, 15 Years Later
May9, 2018
George W. Bush Presidential Center's Five-Year Anniversary Celebration
April20, 2018
April27, 2018
Forum on Leadership
April18, 2018
43 Club: Coffee and Conversation with Ken Hersh
March21, 2018
Engage Speaker Series
Style of Influence: A Conversation on the Role of the First Lady 
March1, 2018
First Ladies: Style of Influence
Special Exhibit
March1, 2018
3rd Annual Art Past & Present: From a Black Artist’s Perspective
February9, 2018
February22, 2018
Engage Speaker Series
Constitutional Conversations: Justice Scalia’s Memorable Speeches & James Madison & Today’s Media
February5, 2018
2017 Events & Exhibits

2017 Events & Exhibits

Engage Speaker Series
Bright and Beautiful at Home: Holiday Floral Workshop
December12, 2017
All Things Bright and Beautiful
Christmas at the White House 2005
November16, 2017
Engage Speaker Series
Sisters First: A Conversation with Barbara Bush & Jenna Bush Hager
November5, 2017
The Spirit of Liberty: At Home, In the World
October19, 2017
Engage Speaker Series
Democracy & Freedom: A Conversation with Dr. Condoleezza Rice
October10, 2017
2017 Warrior 100K
October7, 2017
October8, 2017
Mrs. Bush Participates in Discussion on First Ladies at 2017 Concordia Summit
September18, 2017
NAFTA Renegotiation: Strengthening North American Prosperity and Competitiveness
September12, 2017
Book Signing Event with Meghan O'Sullivan
September9, 2017
Engage Speaker Series
The Art of Painting: A Conversation with President Bush's Art Instructors
September6, 2017
2017 Graduation of Presidential Leadership Scholars
July13, 2017
Liberty and Leadership Forum Class of 2017 Graduation
June26, 2017
Stand-To – A National Veterans Convening
June23, 2017
A Panel Discussion on NAFTA, Borders, and Security
June19, 2017
Globalization Roundtable Hosted by the Bush Institute and Canadian American Business Council
June6, 2017
Portraits of Courage Book Signing
June5, 2017
Engage Speaker Series
Engage Conversation: Portraits of Courage with President Bush
May22, 2017
2017 Warrior Open
May22, 2017
Engage Speaker Series
Corruption and Violence in Russia: Author Event with Bill Browder
April19, 2017
SMU Dedman School of Law Raggio Lecture Series: A Conversation with Barbara Bush
April18, 2017
The Influence and Leadership of First Ladies Around the Globe
March28, 2017
Engage Speaker Series
Engage Conversation: Hamilton’s America
March18, 2017
Portraits of Courage
A Commander in Chief's Tribute to America's Warriors
March2, 2017
Art Past and Present
From a Black Artist’s Perspective
February9, 2017
Engage Speaker Series
Engage Public Programming - Educated City
January24, 2017
2016 Events & Exhibits

2016 Events & Exhibits

What Does Freedom Mean Today?
December15, 2016
Engage Speaker Series
Imba Means Sing: An Evening with the African Children's Choir
December13, 2016
Light Through the Darkness: A Forum on Freedom in North Korea
November29, 2016
A Season of Merriment and Melody
Christmas at the White House 2004
November17, 2016
North America Competitiveness Initiative at the NASCO Reunion
November15, 2016
2nd Annual Texas Artisan Rendezvous
November10, 2016
Briscoe Elementary School Visit & AREL Roundtable Discussion
October19, 2016
Book Signing: Judge Alberto Gonzales
October13, 2016
Engage Speaker Series
A Conversation with Former Director of the CIA and NSA, General Michael Hayden
October5, 2016
2016 Warrior 100K
September29, 2016
Engage Speaker Series
Lights, Camera, Politics: A Look into Presidential Debates
September21, 2016
State of Our Cities Mayors Roundtable
September20, 2016
Conversation on the Role of International Trade
September20, 2016
Presidential Leadership Scholars 2016 Graduation
July14, 2016
Presidential Medal of Freedom Presentation to Oscar Elias Biscet
June23, 2016
Engage Speaker Series
A Conversation with Judy Smith: The Inspiration Behind Scandal
June16, 2016
Liberty and Leadership Forum Class of 2016 Graduation
May25, 2016
Engage Speaker Series
Invictus Games Recap: Honoring Our Wounded Warrior Athletes
May24, 2016
Engage Speaker Series
Our Great Big Backyard: Family Event Celebrating National Parks
May15, 2016
The Invictus Games Symposium on Invisible Wounds
May8, 2016
Engage Speaker Series
Inside Elections: A Look Into Campaign Management and Advertising
March29, 2016
Special Exhibit: Path to the Presidency
March1, 2016
Engage Speaker Series
An Evening with Lorne Michaels: Live From Dallas, It's Saturday Night!
February27, 2016
The Catalyst Launch Event, featuring Senators Jon Kyl and Joe Lieberman
January20, 2016
2015 Events & Exhibits

2015 Events & Exhibits

Engage Speaker Series
Author Event with Karl Rove
December15, 2015
Engage Speaker Series
A Christmas Conversation: Entertaining at the White House
December2, 2015
Engage Speaker Series
Author Event with Ben Bernanke
November16, 2015
Engage Speaker Series
Author Event with Jon Meacham, featuring President George W. Bush
November8, 2015
The George W. Bush Institute Launches Scorecard on North America
November4, 2015
Global Women’s Network: A Summit of Ideas, Innovation, and Partnerships
September22, 2015
Engage Speaker Series
Sneak Peek: ESPN’s 30 for 30: First Pitch
September10, 2015
Engage Speaker Series
How Baseball Began and Expanded During the Civil War
September1, 2015
Engage Speaker Series
Perspectives on America’s Pastime
July13, 2015
Presidential Leadership Scholars Class of 2015 Graduation
July9, 2015
A Conversation with His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama
July1, 2015
Liberty and Leadership Forum Class of 2015 Graduation
June25, 2015
Mission Transition: Creating Employment Opportunities for Post-9/11 Veterans
June24, 2015
Baseball: America’s Presidents, America’s Pastime
Explore American history through the close relationship between baseball and our Presidents.
March21, 2015
Serving Post-9/11 Veterans and Military Families
February18, 2015
2014 Events & Exhibits

2014 Events & Exhibits

All Creatures Great and Small: Christmas at the White House 2002
November22, 2014
Presidential Leadership Scholars Launch
September8, 2014
Author Event with Paul Ryan, Moderated by Dana Perino
August27, 2014
Investing in Our Future at the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit
August6, 2014
Oscar de la Renta: Five Decades of Style
A major retrospective of American fashion designer Oscar de la Renta, exploring his significant career from its origins to his most recent runway and red-carpet masterpieces.
July19, 2014
Monetary Policy and the Economy: A Conference Examining Central Banking’s Impact on Prosperity
May19, 2014
Author Event Lynne Cheney, Moderated by Vice President Dick Cheney
May16, 2014
Education: The Ultimate Civil Right
April9, 2014
The Art of Leadership
A President's Personal Diplomacy
April5, 2014
Author Event with Greg Gutfeld, Moderated by Dana Perino
March27, 2014
International Women's Day
March7, 2014
Empowering Our Nation's Warriors
February19, 2014
2013 Events & Exhibits

2013 Events & Exhibits

Home for the Holidays: Christmas at the White House 2001
Original decorations, behind-the-scenes photos and videos, and other materials from the 2001 White House holiday displays.
November25, 2013
Alliance to Reform Education Leadership (AREL) Convening
October8, 2013
October9, 2013
Sacred Spaces: Faith-Based Schools and American Cities
October3, 2013
2013 Warrior Open
September26, 2013
September28, 2013
A Conference on Energy Regulation: Lessons about Growth from the States, the Nation and Abroad
September12, 2013
What Immigrants Contribute: A Special Event on Immigration, Texas and Economic Growth
July10, 2013
Investing in Women: Strengthening Africa
July2, 2013
July3, 2013
About the Permanent Exhibit
A look into the life and career of President George W. Bush, the American Presidency, American history and public policy
May1, 2013
Permanent Exhibit: A Nation Under Attack
A retrospective of the events of September 11, 2001, honoring the lives lost
May1, 2013
Permanent Exhibit: Life in the White House
Take a look behind the doors of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue and visit our replica Oval Office
May1, 2013
Permanent Exhibit: Critical Decisions
An interactive experience that takes visitors through the President's decision-making process
May1, 2013
George W. Bush Presidential Center Dedication Ceremony
April25, 2013
International Women's Day 2013
March8, 2013
2012 Events & Exhibits

2012 Events & Exhibits

George W. Bush Institute Economic Debates
October20, 2012
October21, 2012
2012 Warrior Open Tournament
September24, 2012
September25, 2012
Tax Competition and 4% Growth: What the Midwest Can Show the Rest of the Country
September18, 2012
Africa 2012: President and Mrs. Bush Travel to Zambia and Botswana
June30, 2012
July6, 2012
A Celebration of Human Freedom
May15, 2012
2012 Warrior 100K Ride
April26, 2012
April28, 2012
Tax Policies for 4% Growth
April10, 2012
The Freedom Collection: Stories of Courage, Stories of Freedom
March28, 2012
March29, 2012
International Women's Day
March8, 2012
America's First Ladies: An Enduring Vision
March5, 2012
2012 Women's Initiative Fellowship Program
February1, 2012
February28, 2013
2011 Events & Exhibits

2011 Events & Exhibits

Africa 2011: President and Mrs. Bush travel to Tanzania, Zambia and Ethiopia
December1, 2011
December5, 2011
2011 Warrior Open
October9, 2011
October11, 2011
Topping Out Ceremony for the George W. Bush Presidential Center
October3, 2011
The Dalai Lama visits the Bush Center
May10, 2011
Middle School Matters
February9, 2011