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.
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.
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
Thursday 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.Join us for our Third Thursday Reading Program for the month of May! Our featured book is Goodbye Spring, Hello Summer by Kenard Pak with guest reader Meli Holt. After the reading a fun activity with the available for participation. Kids in attendance get to take home a free copy of the featured book as well!
Kids Reading to Dogs
Saturday 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Join us for another Kids Reading to Dogs event! We are partnering with Grand Companions to have dogs come to the Visitors Center. This event is open to all ages! Feel free to bring a book from home and if not, we have some you can use. Is your child too young to read? Feel free to attend anyways!
1950s Fashion: Men's fashion
Wednesday 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.Join us for our next online webinar about 1950s fashion! This time, we'll be discussing men's fashion of the era! Everything from leisurewear to converse to the "greaser look", with looks inspired by James Dean and Elvis Presley! We hope to see you on Facebook Live or Zoom on May 27th at 6pm central time! Please register at the Zoom link below! https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8FmvHZR0T8yiIbFbfNlWGg
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