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Current and Upcoming

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.

Special Exhibit - Deck the Halls and Welcome All: Christmas at the White House 2006
November 15 2018
January6 2019
Special Exhibit - Deck the Halls and Welcome All: Christmas at the White House 2006
Leadership in Today’s Military
November 13 2018
Leadership in Today’s Military
Highland Capital Lecture: Cryptocurrencies, AI, and Disruptive Technologies
October 22 2018
Highland Capital Lecture: Cryptocurrencies, AI, and Disruptive Technologies
Special Event - Deck the Halls: Welcome All
November 27 2018
Special Event - Deck the Halls: Welcome All

Highlights from Past Events

See highlights from past year's Events and Exhibits:

2018 Events & Exhibits

2018 Events & Exhibits

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
The 43 Club
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
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
Engage Speaker Series
International Women's Day: Voices of Hope, Featuring Mrs. Laura Bush
March8, 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
Engage Speaker Series
Author Event with Eric Greitens
June16, 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