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George Bush Presidential Library

Museum

Located on Texas A&M University's College Station campus, the library and museum present archives, presidential papers and exhibits on George H. W. Bush, including a replica Oval Office and rotating displays.

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Address: 1000 George Bush Drive West, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Website: georgebushlibraryfoundation.org
Hours: Tue-Sat 9:00am-5:00pm, Sun 1:00pm-5:00pm, closed Mondays (verify before visiting)
Admission: Adult admission typically around $15-$20 (check site for current rates)
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About George Bush Presidential Library

The George Bush Presidential Library and Museum is the presidential library for George H. W. Bush, located on the campus of Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. It opened in 1997 and contains the official presidential records and a public museum.

Public spaces include museum galleries with permanent and temporary exhibits, educational programs, and a public reading room for archival research. The grounds also include a landscaped gravesite for George H. W. Bush and family members.

The library was established as part of the U.S. Presidential Library system and built to house the papers, artifacts, and historical records of the Bush administration. It serves both as a museum for general visitors and an archive for scholars.

The facility sits on the Texas A&M University campus in College Station, roughly in east-central Texas, about 90 miles northwest of Houston.

  • Opening date: The library opened in 1997 and is part of the U.S. Presidential Library system managed by the National Archives and Records Administration.
  • Research access: Researchers can consult presidential records through the NARA reading room; access requires registration and adherence to archive procedures.

What to See#

  • Museum: Public museum galleries present exhibits on the presidency and public life, including rotating temporary exhibits and educational displays; the museum is open to visitors and hosts public programs.
  • Presidential archives: Holds the official presidential records and archives of George H. W. Bush under the U.S. National Archives; provides a research room for qualified researchers and archivists.
  • Bush family burial site: A landscaped gravesite on the library grounds is the final resting place of George H. W. Bush and members of his family; the site is accessible to the public from the library campus.
Things to Do

Nearby Attractions to George Bush Presidential Library

Kyle Field
Kyle Field
College football stadium at Texas A&M University
Park 1.9 km
When to Go

Best Time to Visit George Bush Presidential Library

Spring and fall avoid Texas summer heat and are best for combining the museum with outdoor spaces on campus.

Fall
September-November · 15-28°C
Pleasant temperatures for walking the campus and viewing outdoor exhibits.
Spring
March-May · 15-27°C
Milder weather and campus events make it a pleasant time to visit.

Weather & Climate near George Bush Presidential Library

Climate

George Bush Presidential Library's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 4°C to 35°C. Abundant rainfall (1017 mm/year), wettest in May.

Air Quality: AQI 30 Good
Best Time to Visit
AprilJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
43°
Warmest Month
-8°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Good 4° - 15° 7° 82 mm partly cloudy 79% 3.6 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.3h
February Good 6° - 18° 12° 71 mm partly cloudy 80% 3.7 m/s 0.9 moderate 11.0h
March Very Good 10° - 22° 16° 70 mm partly cloudy 79% 3.9 m/s 1.3 high 11.9h
April Excellent 14° - 26° 20° 91 mm partly cloudy 76% 3.8 m/s 1.7 very high 12.8h
May Very Good 18° - 29° 24° 125 mm partly cloudy 73% 3.5 m/s 1.9 very high 13.6h
June Very Good 22° - 33° 29° 91 mm some cloud 70% 3.2 m/s 2.3 extreme 13.9h
July Very Good 23° - 35° 32° 54 mm some cloud 69% 2.8 m/s 2.3 extreme 13.8h
August Very Good 23° - 35° 32° 58 mm some cloud 65% 2.6 m/s 2.1 extreme 13.1h
September Very Good 20° - 32° 26° 120 mm some cloud 70% 2.5 m/s 1.7 very high 12.2h
October Very Good 15° - 28° 21° 101 mm some cloud 71% 2.7 m/s 1.2 high 11.3h
November Very Good 9° - 21° 15° 80 mm some cloud 76% 3.1 m/s 0.8 moderate 10.5h
December Very Good 5° - 17° 11° 74 mm partly cloudy 78% 3.4 m/s 0.5 moderate 10.1h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to George Bush Presidential Library

The library is on the west side of the Texas A&M campus in College Station. From downtown College Station follow University Drive/Harvey Road to George Bush Drive West. The library is well-signposted and has visitor parking. College Station is about 90 miles (145 km) northwest of Houston and 100 miles (160 km) southeast of Waco; the nearest major airport is Houston’s Bush Intercontinental (IAH) or Hobby (HOU) with driving transfers.

Tips for Visiting George Bush Presidential Library

  • Combine the library visit with a stroll around the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library plaza for the outdoor exhibits and the reflecting pool.
  • Reserve tickets ahead if visiting during university term times or when special exhibits open.
  • Texas A&M campus is large; use campus maps and allow time for parking.