Bush Center Exclusive donor presale Thank you for your continued support of the George W. Bush Presidential Center's work. Donors must log in to purchase tickets during the presale period. Please contact boxoffice@bushcenter.org if you need assistance.
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| New Special Exhibit Coming Soon! |
| Game Changer: United by Sports
Opening September 2025 |
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Step into Game Changer: United by Sports, an all-new special exhibit that brings to life the unmatched power of sports to build community and the remarkable history of sports diplomacy. Game Changer showcases how sports bridge divides and foster unity across cultures through rare artifacts and inspirational stories. Visitors will explore pivotal moments when sports brought our nation together, such as President Bush’s first pitch at the World Series in New York after 9/11, and learn how legendary athletes like Jesse Owens and Jackie Robinson inspired change far beyond the game.
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| Legendary Voices of the Game: How Sports Bring Us Together |
| Thursday, September 18, 2025 | 6:30 pm CT |
| Engage at the Bush Center, presented by NexPoint |
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Sports have the power to create a culture of unity and inspire excellency. Join us as we sit down with legendary American sports commentators Joe Buck and Bob Costas to discuss more about sports diplomacy. Donors and members must log in to receive a discounted rate on your ticket purchase.
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| Engage NexPoint Lecture: America's Economic Realignment |
| Wednesday, October 22, 2025 | 6:30 pm CT |
| Engage at the Bush Center, presented by NexPoint |
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The Bush Center welcomes Keith Hennessey, the Bush Institute’s David Rubenstein Fellow, Kristen Silverberg, Business Roundtable President and COO, and Marc Sumerlin, former Deputy Director of the National Economic Council, for an insightful conversation on America’s current economic realignment, moderated by Cullum Clark, Director of the Bush Institute-SMU Economic Growth Initiative. Donors and members must log in to receive a discounted rate on your ticket purchase.
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| Deck the Halls: Holiday Traditions at the White House |
| Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | 6:30 pm CT |
| Engage at the Bush Center, presented by NexPoint |
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Join Dori Thornton Waller, former White House Deputy Secretary, Sara Armstrong, former Deputy Chief of Staff to Mrs. Laura Bush, and Susan Whitson, former Press Secretary to Mrs. Laura Bush, as they share memorable stories from their time at the White House during the holidays. The conversation will be moderated by Kristin King, Chief Operating Officer of the George W. Bush Institute. Donors and members must log in to receive a discounted rate on your ticket purchase.
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Also happening at the Bush Center
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| Free Admission and Extended Hours at the George W. Bush Presidential Museum |
| Friday, July 4, 2025 & Tuesday, November 11, 2025
9 am – 8 pm CT |
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Admission to the Bush Museum will be FREE for all visitors on Friday, July 4, 2025 and Tuesday, November 11, 2025, courtesy of Sewell Automotive Companies. The Bush Museum will also have extended evening hours from 5 – 8 p.m. Know someone who isn’t a Bush Center member yet? Invite them to come along and explore the Bush Museum.
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| Day of Remembrance on September 11th |
| Thursday, September 11, 2025
8:00 am – 8:00 pm CT |
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The community is invited to join the staff of the George W. Bush Presidential Center for a moment of remembrance on Thursday, September 11 at 8:30 a.m. We recommend guests arrive before 8:15 a.m. The Bush Museum will open to guests at 8 a.m. with parking and admission free to guests arriving before 9 a.m. The Bush Museum will have extended evening hours from 5 – 8 p.m.
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| Pups in the Park |
| Saturday, October 18, 2025
10:00 am – 12:00 pm CT |
| With support from the family of Susan S. Fischer |
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Embrace the fall weather at this fun, free event that includes nature walks around the park and dog-friendly treats in our beautiful 15-acre Native Texas Park, located on the south side of the Bush Center. Stay tuned for more details!
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About the George W. Bush Presidential Center Located on the SMU campus in Dallas, Texas, the George W. Bush Presidential Center is a nonpartisan institution advancing the timeless values of freedom, opportunity, accountability, and compassion. The Bush Center comprises the George W. Bush Presidential Museum and the George W. Bush Institute, a solution-oriented policy organization focused on ensuring opportunity for all, strengthening democracy, and advancing free societies through policy solutions and public engagement. The Bush Center also houses the George W. Bush Presidential Library, operated by the National Archives and Records Administration, which provides access to official documents and artifacts from the George W. Bush Administration. Learn more about the Bush Center at www.bushcenter.org
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