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George W. Bush Presidential Center
EXHIBITS & EVENTS
CURRENT AND UPCOMING
The George W. Bush Center is committed to providing exhibits that delve into the American Presidency and events that explore the issues and policy areas that matter most.
Learn more about Liberty & Laughter: The Lighter Side of the White House.
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Liberty & Laughter: The Lighter Side of the White House
The George W. Bush Presidential Center's special exhibit glimpses behind-the-scenes into the lighter side of life in the White House. Entertaining first family anecdotes, interactive multimedia, and amusing artifacts unveil presidential pranks, inside jokes, and more.
Learn more about Advising the New Congress: Policy Recommendations from the Bush Institute.
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Advising the New Congress: Policy Recommendations from the Bush Institute
Enjoy panel conversation with experienced members of Congress that will discuss policy recommendations to address global threats to our democracy and the policy process as the 118th Congress begins its work.
Learn more about Insiders on How the Intelligence Community Protects Our Democracy.
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Insiders on How the Intelligence Community Protects Our Democracy
Enjoy a rare opportunity to hear from those who have served on the front lines of the U.S. intelligence system.
Explore the Permanent Exhibit
The permanent exhibit at the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum looks at the life and career of President George W. Bush. The exhibit brings the story of President and Mrs. Bush’s leadership to life for visitors by highlighting the principles they followed when making key decisions and by promoting an understanding of the Presidency, American history, and public policy.
Artifacts, documents, audiovisual, and interactive components capture the key decisions and events of the Presidency of George W. Bush. Visitors experience many facets of President Bush’s time in the White House, including the campaign and the 2000 election, key legislative moments from the presidency, compassionate policy initiatives enacted during his Administration, and the continuation of his work at the Bush Institute.
Highlights From Past Events
2023 Events & Exhibits
PEPFAR AT 20
Insiders on How the Intelligence Community Protects Our Democracy
Advising the New Congress: Policy Recommendations from the Bush Institute
2022 Events & Exhibits
Merry and Bright Night
The Struggle for Freedom
Looking to the Future: Bold Ideas from Bold Leaders
Author Bill Browder on Russia
Sixth Annual Tbilisi International Conference
Creating Opportunity in Education and the Workforce
Fatherhood, Community and Football: A Conversation with Troy Aikman
Elections – A More Perfect Union
Dreaming Big: Laura Bush Book Club with Roda Ahmed
Jenna Bush Hager & Barbara Bush: Superpower Sisterhood Book Tour
Forum on Leadership 2022: Awarding of Trailblazer Citation
Forum on Leadership 2022: Keynote Great Responsibilities
Forum on Leadership 2022: Awarding of Bush Institute Citation
Forum on Leadership 2022
Forum on Leadership 2022: Speakers
Waxing Poetic: Expressions with Cold Wax
Liberty & Laughter: The Lighter Side of the White House
Liberty & Laughter: The Lighter Side of the White House
The Future of American Cities
The Continual Struggle: Reflections on the Civil Rights Movement
The Future of Education with Gov. Jeb Bush & Sec. Margaret Spellings
Carne y Arena
The Continual Struggle
2021 Events & Exhibits
Reimagining American Democracy: Democracy in America, Democracy in the World
USMCA and Workforce Development: Building a Competitive North America
Reimagining American Democracy: Reviving Civic Engagement
2021 Warrior Open presented by AT&T
Laura Bush Book Club With Author Gayle Tzemach Lemmon
Reimagining American Democracy: Rethinking Civic Education
Afghanistan: Why We Can’t Look Away
Pups in the Park
Immigration and the Economy
Leadership Circle Celebration
Reimagining American Democracy: Securing Elections
Remembering 9/11: Screening of Apple TV+ Documentary "9/11: Inside the President's War Room"
Reimagining American Democracy: Disinformation & Democracy
Reimagining American Democracy: The Vote
Understanding the Border: A Conversation on Life, Culture and Commerce
Why Are Central Americans Fleeing Their Homes?
A Commitment to Conservation
Reimagining American Democracy: Democracy in America
Immigrants and the American Future
Out of Many, One
A Conversation with Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger
Forum on Leadership 2021
A Conversation with Dana Perino
What Makes Smart Immigration and Border Policy in the 21st Century?
Stand-To 2021: A National Veterans Convening
The State of the American Dream
2020 Events & Exhibits
One Time in the Motorcade: Former Staffers on the Lighter Side of the White House
Laura Bush Book Club: A Conversation with Author Michele Harper
Women, Democracy, and Peace with H.E. Rula Ghani and Mrs. Bush
Highland Capital Lecture: Mark Cuban & Daymond John - Two Sharks Discuss the Path Forward for America
Forum on Leadership
Education as a Civil Right
Deepfakes: Addressing the Threat to our Democracy
Conversations on Supporting Central American Economic Growth
A Conversation with Jay Leno
Pearls of Wisdom with Jean Becker
Art Past and Present: From a Black Artist’s Perspective
The Future of Texas
Sam Houston & the Alamo Avengers with Brian Kilmeade
A Governance Agenda for Preventing Violence in a Fragile World
2019 Events & Exhibits
Special Exhibit - Holiday in the National Parks: Christmas at the White House 2007
Sisters First: An Afternoon with Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Pierce Bush
2019 W100K
Laura Bush Book Club with Alexander McCall Smith
Boeing Conversation with Admiral James Stavridis
Tails on the Trail
A Conversation with Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch
Presidential Leadership Scholars Graduation & Fifth Year Celebration
Geopolitical Flashpoints with Ian Bremmer, Niall Ferguson & Dana Perino
The Secret Service: Protecting the President Everywhere
Promoting Economic Growth in the Northern Triangle: A Practical Approach
2019 Warrior Open
Pups in the Park
Forum on Leadership 2019
Grateful American: A Conversation with Gary Sinise
Naturalization Ceremony
Presidential Retreats: Away from the White House
Camp David: An Insider's Look
Securing Democracy Against Authoritarian Threats
Remembering President George H.W. Bush
Art Past and Present: From a Black Artist’s Perspective
Policies to Promote Inclusive Urban Growth
Policies to Promote Inclusive Urban Growth
2018 Events & Exhibits
Special Event - Deck the Halls: Welcome All
Special Exhibit - Deck the Halls and Welcome All: Christmas at the White House 2006
Boeing Lecture: Leadership in Today’s Military
Highland Capital Lecture: Cryptocurrencies, AI, and Disruptive Technologies
2018 President's Council Gathering Featuring Carly Fiorina
Remembering Barbara Bush
Graduation of the 2018 Class of Presidential Leadership Scholars
The Art & Leadership of Winston Churchill
2018 Warrior Open at the AT&T Byron Nelson, presented by AT&T
The Lazarus Effect, 15 Years Later
5th Anniversary Special Guest Appearances
5th Anniversary Special Guest Appearances
Forum on Leadership’s Closing Conversation featuring Jeff Bezos, Chairman and CEO of Amazon
Forum on Leadership’s Closing Conversation featuring Jeff Bezos, Chairman and CEO of Amazon
5th Anniversary Special Guest Appearances
George W. Bush Presidential Center's Five-Year Anniversary Celebration
Forum on Leadership
Forum on Leadership
43 Club: Coffee and Conversation with Ken Hersh
#MyChargeToKeep
Style of Influence: A Conversation on the Role of the First Lady
First Ladies: Style of Influence
3rd Annual Art Past & Present: From a Black Artist’s Perspective
Constitutional Conversations: Justice Scalia’s Memorable Speeches & James Madison & Today’s Media
2017 Events & Exhibits
Bright and Beautiful at Home: Holiday Floral Workshop
All Things Bright and Beautiful
Sisters First: A Conversation with Barbara Bush & Jenna Bush Hager
The Spirit of Liberty: At Home, In the World
Democracy & Freedom: A Conversation with Dr. Condoleezza Rice
2017 Warrior 100K
Mrs. Bush Participates in Discussion on First Ladies at 2017 Concordia Summit
NAFTA Renegotiation: Strengthening North American Prosperity and Competitiveness
Book Signing Event with Meghan O'Sullivan
The Art of Painting: A Conversation with President Bush's Art Instructors
2017 Graduation of Presidential Leadership Scholars
Liberty and Leadership Forum Class of 2017 Graduation
Stand-To – A National Veterans Convening
A Panel Discussion on NAFTA, Borders, and Security
Globalization Roundtable Hosted by the Bush Institute and Canadian American Business Council
Portraits of Courage Book Signing
Engage Conversation: Portraits of Courage with President Bush
2017 Warrior Open
Corruption and Violence in Russia: Author Event with Bill Browder
SMU Dedman School of Law Raggio Lecture Series: A Conversation with Barbara Bush
The Influence and Leadership of First Ladies Around the Globe
Engage Conversation: Hamilton’s America
Portraits of Courage
Art Past and Present
Engage Public Programming - Educated City
2016 Events & Exhibits
What Does Freedom Mean Today?
What Does Freedom Mean Today?
Imba Means Sing: An Evening with the African Children's Choir
Light Through the Darkness: A Forum on Freedom in North Korea
A Season of Merriment and Melody
North America Competitiveness Initiative at the NASCO Reunion
2nd Annual Texas Artisan Rendezvous
Briscoe Elementary School Visit & AREL Roundtable Discussion
Book Signing: Judge Alberto Gonzales
A Conversation with Former Director of the CIA and NSA, General Michael Hayden
2016 Warrior 100K
Lights, Camera, Politics: A Look into Presidential Debates
State of Our Cities Mayors Roundtable
Conversation on the Role of International Trade
Presidential Leadership Scholars 2016 Graduation
Presidential Medal of Freedom Presentation to Oscar Elias Biscet
A Conversation with Judy Smith: The Inspiration Behind Scandal
Liberty and Leadership Forum Class of 2016 Graduation
Invictus Games Recap: Honoring Our Wounded Warrior Athletes
Our Great Big Backyard: Family Event Celebrating National Parks
The Invictus Games Symposium on Invisible Wounds
Invictus Symposium Speakers
Inside Elections: A Look Into Campaign Management and Advertising
Special Exhibit: Path to the Presidency
An Evening with Lorne Michaels: Live From Dallas, It's Saturday Night!
The Catalyst Launch Event, featuring Senators Jon Kyl and Joe Lieberman
2015 Events & Exhibits
Author Event with Karl Rove
A Christmas Conversation: Entertaining at the White House
Author Event with Ben Bernanke
Author Event with Jon Meacham, featuring President George W. Bush
The George W. Bush Institute Launches Scorecard on North America
Global Women’s Network: A Summit of Ideas, Innovation, and Partnerships
Sneak Peek: ESPN’s 30 for 30: First Pitch
How Baseball Began and Expanded During the Civil War
Perspectives on America’s Pastime
Presidential Leadership Scholars Class of 2015 Graduation
A Conversation with His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama
Liberty and Leadership Forum Class of 2015 Graduation
Mission Transition: Creating Employment Opportunities for Post-9/11 Veterans
Baseball: America's Presidents, America's Pastime
Serving Post-9/11 Veterans and Military Families
2014 Events & Exhibits
All Creatures Great and Small: Christmas at the White House 2002
Presidential Leadership Scholars Launch
Author Event with Paul Ryan, Moderated by Dana Perino
Investing in Our Future at the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit
Oscar de la Renta: Five Decades of Style
Monetary Policy and the Economy: A Conference Examining Central Banking’s Impact on Prosperity
Author Event Lynne Cheney, Moderated by Vice President Dick Cheney
Book Discussion with Lynne Cheney, Author of
Education: The Ultimate Civil Right
The Art of Leadership
Author Event with Greg Gutfeld, Moderated by Dana Perino
International Women's Day
Empowering Our Nation's Warriors
2013 Events & Exhibits
Home for the Holidays: Christmas at the White House 2001
Alliance to Reform Education Leadership (AREL) Convening
Sacred Spaces: Faith-Based Schools and American Cities
2013 Warrior Open
A Conference on Energy Regulation: Lessons about Growth from the States, the Nation and Abroad
What Immigrants Contribute: A Special Event on Immigration, Texas and Economic Growth
Investing in Women: Strengthening Africa
About the Permanent Exhibit
Permanent Exhibit: A Nation Under Attack
Permanent Exhibit: Life in the White House
Permanent Exhibit: Critical Decisions
George W. Bush Presidential Center Dedication Ceremony
International Women's Day 2013
2012 Events & Exhibits
Immigration and 4% Growth: How Immigrants Grow the U.S. Economy
George W. Bush Institute Economic Debates
2012 Warrior Open Tournament
Tax Competition and 4% Growth: What the Midwest Can Show the Rest of the Country
The 4% Solution: Unleashing the Economic Growth America Needs
Africa 2012: President and Mrs. Bush Travel to Zambia and Botswana
A Celebration of Human Freedom
2012 Warrior 100K Ride
Tax Policies for 4% Growth
The Freedom Collection: Stories of Courage, Stories of Freedom
International Women's Day
America's First Ladies: An Enduring Vision
2012 Women's Initiative Fellowship Program
2011 Events & Exhibits
Africa 2011: President and Mrs. Bush travel to Tanzania, Zambia and Ethiopia
2011 Warrior Open
Topping Out Ceremony for the George W. Bush Presidential Center
Summit to Save Lives
The Wave of Freedom: Early Lessons from the Middle East
The Dalai Lama visits the Bush Center
2011 Warrior 100K Ride
The 4% Growth Project: Driving Economic Growth
Building Afghanistan’s Future: Promoting Women’s Freedom and Advancing their Economic Opportunity
Middle School Matters
2010 Events & Exhibits
A Conference on Cyber Dissidents: Global Successes and Challenges
Natural Gas Nation
Educating and Empowering the Women and Girls of Afghanistan: A Conference on Education and Literacy
Symposium on Education Leadership