2 hours minimum, 7 hours if you read everything (there are a significant number of interpretive signs to read). Extremely well organized and laid out. Top quality displays, mementos, photos and artifacts. Exhibits laid out on an IKEA-like path in the order they happened.
Offers plenty of information about life and family of G.W. Bush and Barbara Bush. Many interesting items in display. Has a replica of the Oval Office, which is a nice place to take 'presidential' photos.
The grave site for the family is located behind the creek in more serene settings.
The pond and the surrounding bushes and flowers also offer nice photography opportunities. People have graduation & other photoshoots here.
Shockingly great. I've been to a lot of the presidential libraries, but this is by far my favorite. The whole museum is laid out perfectly. Just really fun. You can definitely spend a few hours here.
A rather enjoyable presidential library and museum. Various displays and artifacts take you through the Bushes' lives and stages of his career. Visitors learn that President Bush was a true public servant. That there was even a TV playing video of SNL's Dana Carvey as he did his 41 impression--and George and Barbara's reaction to it--showed their humility. The gift shop has items for all ages. I highly recommend this museum for anyone in the area.
It was a great library/museum. The 3rd Presidential Library I visited. It told the entire life history of President George H.W. Bush. Every exhibit had a full detail of the historic events in his/our lifetime, and hanging from the ceiling was the plane he flew in World War II. Scale replicas of his Oval Office, and Kennebunkport, Maine cabin office are there as well, of which I knew nothing about. Very family friendly place indeed. The place is full of surprises, and you could see miniature dog houses with a plush Millie there with it. The pond, garden, and burial grounds we're an amazing site to see as well. I will enjoy my next visit there as well.
We felt this is a very good Presidential Library with absolutely beautiful grounds. The tour starts with a lot of background on the young life of George and Barbara and their parents. It goes through his military career, college, business, and then political life. We just so happened to be there a few days after Mrs. Bush's funeral. The lake, rose garden, and family burial plot is quite beautiful. If this review was helpful to you, please give it a like.
I went here about 2 years ago and I learned a lot about his life from oil business to politics and I got to seat in the chair where he sat
Unfortunately due to the government shut down the library was closed but the grave-site was a short pleasant walk past a pond and down a nicely wooded trail. A very nice resting spot for the 41st President and wife Barbara along with their daughter Pauline who passed away in 1953. I had been to the library 10 years ago and loved it but my intent this trip was to pay my respects to the President, a good and decent man who truly was an American Patriot.
As a history buff, I enjoy all of the presidential libraries of both political parties, because they are key to understanding our history as a nation. That being said, I found this to be outstanding in depth, artifacts, history and political significance. Amazing collection of one of the most beloved Presidents. The staff was truly helpful and knowledgeable about many details. And don't miss the informal living room with actual video of George & Barbara describing life leaving the WH. You just know they were the greatest generation. Go and be amazed.
Well Done! Walk through the history of our times from the perspective of an iconic President, his family, and close associates. Inspiring, personal, funny, and serious. Proud G H W Bush chose A&M for his library! Inside and outside its beautiful.
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