Explore the ongoing pursuit of liberty in a new special exhibit at the George W. Bush Presidential Center.
Experience the Presidency
Plan Your Visit
Experience the presidency in the Bush Museum, explore nature in the Native Texas Park, enjoy local-first dining at Café 43, and more.
Hours and Tickets:
Monday – Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Visit the permanent exhibit and the Freedom Matters special exhibit through May 31, 2025.
Memberships:
Members always visit the Bush Museum free. Individual, family, and other membership packages are available.
The George W. Bush Presidential Museum promotes a greater understanding of the American presidency and examines the consequential times during which President and Mrs. Bush served. The museum offers a moving exhibit on September 11, 2001, a replica Oval Office, and an interactive experience in presidential decision-making through the Decision Points Theater. The museum is also host to a variety of special exhibitions that delve deeply into unique topics and provide insights that only a presidential center can offer. Housed within the George W. Bush Presidential Center, the George W. Bush Presidential Museum is a nonpartisan civic institution showcasing the timeless values of freedom, opportunity, accountability, and compassion.
Oval Office Photography
We are excited to announce that the Museum offers a unique photo opportunity inside the Oval Office! Visitors can sit behind the replica of the Resolute Desk and have their photo taken by a professional photographer. Individuals and group photo opportunities are available. Physical and/or digital options will be available to purchase at the Museum’s admissions desk.
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Shopping
Bush Center Museum Store
Shop the Museum Store for unique gifts, souvenirs, apparel and books relating to the 43rd President and the U.S. presidency.
Dining
Café 43
Café 43 is open for lunch Monday through Friday and brunch and lunch on Saturday. Named in honor of the 43rd President of the United States, Café 43 is a full-service restaurant with a “local first, Texas second” menu.
George W. Bush Presidential Center
Laura W. Bush Native Texas Park
The 15-acre Laura W. Bush Native Texas Park, free to all members of the community and open year-round from sunrise to sundown, invites visitors to explore a natural landscape in the heart of the city.
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Visiting the Museum
Know Before You Go
Ticket Information and Entry Procedures
Timed entry tickets are recommended for entry and can be purchased online prior to arrival. Changes are allowed on a ticket order at no additional charge. However, we do not offer refunds. Please have your ticket(s) available (on your phone or printed) for entry.
Same-day reservations are permitted.
Guided tours are unavailable.
Security
Since the George W. Bush Presidential Center is a federal facility, visitors will pass through airport-type security and metal detectors. Any type of weapon, bags, and backpacks are not permitted. Only one purse or diaper bag is allowed per person, and bags cannot be larger than 17 x 26 inches (43 x 66 centimeters) in size. No food or drink will be allowed to go through security.
View more detail and a list of prohibited items here.
Accessibility
Wheelchairs are available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis. They cannot leave the Bush Museum’s secure area, and guests may not take them to Café 43, the Museum Store, the street for pick-up or drop-off, or the Freedom Plaza fountain. Motorized scooters are allowed. Only animals defined by the ADA as Service Animals are allowed entry. If you have concerns about accessibility before your visit, please contact our Box Office.
Bring Your Own Device
Visitors are encouraged to download the Bush Center app on their personal device (App Store • Google Play) and bring headphones to experience audio tours of the exhibit(s).
Visit the Permanent Exhibit
The permanent exhibit in The Boeing Company Exhibition Gallery at the George W. Bush Presidential Museum brings the President and Mrs. Bush’s leadership to life for visitors by by promoting an understanding of the Presidency, American history, and public policy.
