The Bush Family Home is listed in the National Register of Historic Places as the residence of an exceptional political family who shaped state and national politics in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. This home has been restored to the early 1950s and reflects the lives of the young family through exhibits and furnishings.
Hours
Tuesday to Saturday
10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sunday to Monday
Closed
Tickets
Adult $5
Senior/Veteran/Teacher/First Responder $3
Child (6-17) $2
Child (5 and under) Free
Family (2 adults & 1 child) $8, each additional child $1
Programs
Tours offered during operating hours
Last tour begins at 4:15 p.m.
See the site
Plan Your Visit
Visitors to the Bush Family Home State Historic Site learn the history of one of America’s Great Families and celebrated the lives of two Presidents, two Governors and a First Lady.
Bush Family Home History
In 1948, the Bush Family left New England to make a new start in West Texas. George and Barbara Bush had moved constantly since they married on January 6, 1945.
Events at Bush Family Home
Third Thursday Reading Program (July)
Thursday 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.Please join us for our next Third Thursday Reading Program on July 17th! We'll be reading "America the Beautiful" by Cholena Rose Dare. Our guest reader will be Danna Lizalde with the Literacy Coalition of the Permian Basin. As always, children in attendance will receive a free copy of the featured book and participate in a related activity! This time, we'll be making liberty bells! We'll see you right here on July 17th at 5:30!
Bush Family Home 2025 Summer Camp
Tuesday 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.Get ready for our 2025 Bush Family Home Summer Camp! This time, we'll be doing two days a week every other week for different age groups! No matter what your child is interested in, we should be able to catch their attention with any one of these great themes for each day! We'll have Cowboy Day, 1950s Games Day, Bicycle Safety Day, and a day full of STEM where we go over the science and history behind some of the old technology in the house! For Grades K-2 the dates are June 17 (Cowboy Day), June 19 (1950s Games), July 22 (Bicycle Safety), and July 24 (STEM). For Grades 3-6, the dates are June 3 (Cowboy Day), June 5 (1950s Games), July 8 (Bicycle Safety), and July 10 (STEM). Take a look at the dates, times, and pricing, and let us know if you're interested via email at bushfamilyhome@thc.texas.gov or give us a call at 432-685-1112!
1950s Summer Movie Night - Dracula
Tuesday 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.Join us in the backyard of the Bush Family Home as we watch Dracula. We encourage all guests to bring chairs and snacks. This free public event is open to all ages in the family, young or old. Activities start at 6:30, movie starts at 7:30.
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