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.

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Location

400 E Broadway
Midland, TX 79701
432-685-1112
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Hours

Tuesday to Saturday
10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Sunday to Monday
Closed

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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

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Programs

Tours offered during operating hours 
Last tour begins at 4:15 p.m. 

Visitors in George Bush's bedroom

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.

George Bush's desk

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

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Bush Family Home 2025 Summer Camp

Thursday 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!

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Third Thursday Reading Program (June)

Thursday 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Get ready for our next reading program, featuring an adorable book titled, "Stella the Gorilla" by Dawn Bartlett. As always, children will get a free copy of the featured book and partake in a related activity or craft! We'll see you here on June 19th at 5:30!

Flyer with information about our movie series.

1950s Summer Movie Series - The Thing From Another World

Tuesday 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Join us in the backyard of the Bush Family Home as we watch The Thing from Another World. 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 7:30, movie starts at 8:30.