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George Bush Presidential Library and Museum

1000 George Bush Drive West, College Station, TX 77845
979-691-4000
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Type: History Museums, Libraries, Speciality Museums
Owner description: The George Bush Presidential Library and Museum is a research institution and academic environment dedicated to the preservation, research and exhibit... more » Owner description: The George Bush Presidential Library and Museum is a research institution and academic environment dedicated to the preservation, research and exhibit of official records, personal papers and memorabilia from the life and career of George H.W. Bush, the 41st President of the United States, with more than 43 million pages of official and personal papers, 2 million photos, 2,500 hours of videotape and 100,000 museum objects. Covering much of U.S. history since 1941, the library and museum features a World War II Avenger Torpedo Bomber, a 1947 Studebaker, a piece of the Berlin Wall, and precise replicas of President Bush's Oval Office, Camp David office and White House Situation Room. The museum also features a temporary exhibit gallery which lends to an ever-changing museum to visit. Museum hours are Monday through Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. « less
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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13 reviews 13 reviews
7 attraction reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013 NEW

The library is state of he art. Very impressive. You can spend as little or as much time in each room. The 9/11 displays take you back in time like it was yesterday. Very well done. I enjoyed seeing Laura's dresses. You can get your photo taken sitting at the president's desk in the Oval Office- very cool. Sitting at... More

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Houston, Texas
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42 reviews 42 reviews
10 attraction reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

I visited because I read good things about this place. The history of the Bush's was well put together and in such a way that I felt I became satisfyingly more intimately aware and informed of them as people not just the first family. Kids will enjoy learning from the informational sheets with a list if questiois given at that... More

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Denver, Colorado
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4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Always thought #41 was a kind and decent man and this museum shows that side of him. Very heartfelt letters about his war buddies who perished and the emotions of sending soldiers off to war. I don't think there will be any President's in the future who will serve in the armed forces so Bush's & others perspective will be... More

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Helotes
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46 reviews 46 reviews
8 attraction reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
53 helpful votes 53 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

One of us is a Democrat and one is Republican but we both loved this place. Incredibly thoughtfully done and great for all ages. It keeps kids in mind (we had none with us but we took a children’s info hunt fill-out sheet, filled it out as we toured, learned from it, and later sent it to our granddaughter, 6;... More

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Austin, Texas
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Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

Very cool place if you into history or just want to know more about Bush and his family. Well worth the money.

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east greenwich, rhode island
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107 attraction reviews
Reviews in 92 cities Reviews in 92 cities
122 helpful votes 122 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013 via mobile

The most obvious point you will garner from this museum is the strong love President George Bush has/had for his country and his family. Faith and family are values that repetitively are woven throughout the library. It is tastefully done and well laid out. After visiting the museum, you will see how heavily Desert Storm played on the president. Wonderful... More

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Green Valley, Arizona
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30 attraction reviews
Reviews in 41 cities Reviews in 41 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

I've been to seven of the 13 presidential libraries and this is by far my favorite. Volunteers are great, well marked signs around the city make it easy to find, lots of free parking, wonderful map provided to aid you in getting around the facility, everything on one level and easy to follow. You go at your own pace. The... More

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Lewisville, Texas
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

We visited this museum in April 2013. Staff very friendly and helpful. Good flow to museum and I was happy to see many places to sit down and rest as I was going thru the museum with parents in their 80's. Resonable price for tickets.

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Louisville, Georgia
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26 attraction reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

This is a MUST for all Americans. I mean it, I don't care where you live, it's worth a trip to Texas just to see this. This was, without a doubt, the most qualified man to ever sit in the oval office. He did it the old fashioned way...he earned it. From answering the call after Pearl Harbor through education... More

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New Orleans, Louisiana
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

During the mandatory welcoming film, Ex-President Bush said of the Cold War "I'm not saying that we ended the Cold War, but it ended on my watch.." I'm pretty sure that President Reagan's policy's caused the Russian Empire to collapse, i.e. Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall" vs Bush's famous "read n\my lips, no new taxes".

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