Bush Center Member exclusive: Receive early access for our special holiday events

We invite you to spend your holiday season with us at the George W. Bush Presidential Center where you’ll kick off the festivities with The Pioneer Woman, celebrate with us at Merry & Bright night, experience the George W. Bush Presidential Museum with live holiday choir performances, and so much more. When you become a member today you’ll get exclusive access, like free tickets and the ability to purchase tickets before the public, to must-see events. 

Save the date for these holiday events

Monday, Dec. 2 – Doors open at 5 p.m.

Home for the Holidays with The Pioneer Woman, Ree Drummond: A Conversation About Family Traditions, Food & Fun is a must-see this season complete with delicious appetizers straight from Ree’s books. Become a member today and you’ll get early access to purchase tickets.

Friday, Dec. 6 – Doors open at 6 p.m.

Our annual Merry & Bright Night is a favorite for the whole family, complete with Oval Office pictures with Santa. Toast with us to the most festive season. This event is free to Bush Center members from 6 – 7:30 p.m. inside the Bush Museum and Young Professionals are invited to stay for the after party at Café 43 from 7 – 9 p.m. 

Wednesday, Dec. 18 and Thursday, Dec. 19

Join us for a special Holiday Tea at the Bush Museum. Come experience the magic of the holidays with your friends and family as you enjoy a casual afternoon tea service in the Ceremonial Courtyard. Members receive discounted tickets. 

Saturdays, Oct. 5 through Nov. 16

The Laura W. Bush Native Texas Park is offering free Master Naturalist-led tours every Saturday at 10 a.m. starting on Oct. 5 and running through Nov. 16. Register here and come experience our 15-acre Native Texas Park alongside a Master Naturalist, including activations like seeding the wildflower meadow and monarch butterfly tagging. 

Saturdays, Dec. 7, Dec. 14, and Dec. 21

Visit the Bush Museum on Saturday December 7th, 14th, and 21st at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to hear from local choirs as you explore. Make sure to stop by Café 43 while you’re here for local-first dining.   

Shop for the perfect gift

Bush Center 2024 Holiday Gift Guide

Get a head start on your holiday shopping with our hand-picked guide of favorites from the George W. Bush Presidential Museum Store. Find our favorites for every budget, including a hand-crafted serving board made from wood collected at President Bush’s Prairie Chapel Ranch and a custom Stetson straw cowboy hat featuring the 43rd presidential seal.

Enjoy a Bush Center membership

Experience the holidays as a member at the Bush Center and be the first to get access to these events, admission to the Bush Museum for the year, and more. Learn more about what it means to be a member of the Bush Center.

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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

About Engage at the Bush Center, presented by NexPoint

The Engage at the Bush Center series, presented by NexPoint, brings newsmakers, thought leaders, and popular figures to the George W. Bush Presidential Center. Thought-provoking, entertaining discussions and experiences allow our guests access to events that only a presidential center can provide.

George W. Bush Presidential Center
2943 SMU Boulevard
Dallas, Texas 75205