Museum Tour
Welcome to The Museum at the George Bush Presidential Library fieldtrip.
You may tour the museum, study the exhibits closely, learn about milestones in the life of George Bush and the United States, take part in games and activities sponsored by the museum, and use applicable materials in your classroom. Please use the navigation bar to the left to maneuver around the site.
Biographies
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George Herbert Walker Bush
George Herbert Walker Bush was born on June 12, 1924, in Milton, Massachusetts, to Dorothy Walker Bush and Prescott Bush (Republican Senator Connecticut 1952�1962). Mr. Bush graduated from Phillips Academy, Andover, Massachusetts on his 18th birthday, June 12, 1942. That same day, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy as a Seaman 2nd Class.
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Barbara Bush
Barbara Bush often jokes that her successful life is a result of marrying well. Her husband's service as Vice President and President of the United States offered her a unique opportunity to use her prestige as First Lady together with her considerable talents to promote awareness of important social issues including family literacy. Since leaving the White House in 1993, she continues to serve others with the same tireless energy, goodwill and good humor that has endeared her to millions around the world.
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From the Moon and Beyond: The 50th Anniversary of NASA
September 19, 2008 to August 23, 2009
The Museum at the George Bush Presidential Library and the LBJ Presidential Library, in partnership with NASA's Johnson Space Center and Space Center Houston, will tell the story of America’s exploration into the final frontier. The LBJ Library will begin the tale with man's early interest in space through the first walk on the moon. The George Bush Presidential Library continues the story with Skylab, the Space Shuttle, and the International Space Station. Large scale models, original shuttle equipment, a shuttle simulator, and interactive programs are just a few of the spectacular items to be displayed. The third part of the story, which will reveal what's next for the future of NASA, will take place in Houston. All three locations will be linked, and will coordinate marketing and programs. The countdown begins…!
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Born to Play Ball
March 1, 2008 to July 20, 2008
The Museum at the George Bush Presidential Library takes a look at some of baseball’s most famous players. This exhibit is being produced together with the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum. It will open in College Station, Texas, and then travel to Grand Rapids, Michigan. Along with one-of-a-kind objects from private collectors, the National Baseball Hall of Fame is contributing numerous artifacts, photographs, and interactive programs. Beginning with a brief history of the evolution of the game and equipment, the exhibit features outstanding players representing each of the nine positions. It will also take a look at the Negro Leagues, Women's League, as well as Presidents and their special relationship to this most American game. This exhibit will knock the ball out of the park!
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White House in Miniature
April 23, 2007 to January 20, 2008
There is nothing miniature about this model. It is huge. At fifty-five feet long and twenty feet wide, this model is an eye popper. This exquisitely furnished replica of the White House has drawn record-breaking crowds all over the country. The Zweifel family, with the blessings of the White House, has devoted thirty years of their life researching, executing, moving and maintaining this extraordinary gift to the people of the United States. Been to the White House lately?
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