If you ever find yourself around Dallas, The Bush Center is the perfect spot to learn about American history through their permanent and rotating exhibits, plus an on-site cafe and 15-acre park! And now is the perfect time to visit, with a limited-time art exhibition of paintings made by President George W. Bush himself.

Updated August 2025

GEORGE W. BUSH PRESIDENTIAL MUSEUM

The center provides unique opportunities to discover the life and legacy of President George W. Bush! Each area of the museum is filled with interactive installations that showcase the events and decisions that shaped Bush’s presidency. Whether you are a history buff or looking for a fun day out, the George W. Bush Presidential Museum is a must-visit in Dallas!

MULTIPLE EXHIBITS TO EXPLORE

Learn about the American presidency through the lens of the 43rd president, George W. Bush. Each area of the museum is filled with interactive installations that showcase the events and decisions that shaped his presidency and defined the era!

Don’t miss impressive artifacts and immersive exhibits including:

🏙️Steel beams from the World Trade Center in a moving exhibit on Sept. 11, 2001.

🖊️A full-scale Oval Office replica where you can get photos taken behind the Resolute Desk

🎥Interactive experience in presidential decision-making

🪑Experience a deep dive into the history of the Situation Room, also known as the “Sit Room”

LIMITED TIME ART INSTALLATION

The newest addition to the Bush Center features 35 never-before-seen works by President George W. Bush that capture life across the Bush Center and SMU’s campus, neighbors enjoying the Laura W. Bush Native Texas Park, fans cheering on the SMU Mustangs, student life, and more!

MAKE IT A WHOLE DAY

After visiting the museum, stop by for lunch at Cafe 43 for seasonal, Texas-inspired dishes made with locally sourced ingredients, and enjoy your meal inside or on the terrace overlooking the park.

Then take a stroll through the 15-acre Laura W. Bush Native Texas Park, open daily from sunrise to sunset, with scenic walking paths, water features, bee boxes, and peaceful spots to sit and take it all in!