The George Bush Presidential Library and Museum is pleased to announce that it will reopen to the public on Thursday, July 1. While hours and capacity will be limited, visitors will once again be able to experience American and world history through the life and times of the 41st President.
“We are so excited to welcome our visitors back to the Bush Library and Museum,” said library director Warren Finch. “We know this year has been hard on a lot of people, and we are glad to be able to return to a bit of normalcy again. We have new temporary exhibits and can’t wait to see everyone in the museum.” While tickets are not on sale yet, they will be in the coming days on the library’s website at Bush41.org.
There will still be several COVID-19 safety guidelines in place for visitors and staff. Museum guests will be required to purchase tickets in advance via the Bush Library and Museum’s website. These tickets will be timed to limit the number of people in the museum and to maintain social distancing. Unvaccinated visitors over the age of 2 will be required to wear a mask while in the building, but masks will be optional for fully vaccinated guests.
The hours of operation will be reduced initially. The museum will be open Tuesday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., with the last tickets being sold at 2:15 p.m. Group size will be limited to 6 people. Visitors are encouraged to download the museum’s audio tour on their personal devices. School groups, group tours, and public programs will not be allowed at this time.
The museum will continue extra cleaning and sanitization of the facility each day. The Bush Library and Museum, along with its governing agency The National Archives and Records Administration, will continue to monitor local pandemic conditions to determine when the museum will be able to open full time. Visitors should continue to check the website – Bush41.org – for the latest updates about museum hours and ticket availability.
About the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum: Located on the campus of Texas A&M University, the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum is part of the National Archives and Records Administration. The Bush Library and Museum is located at 1000 George Bush Drive West, College Station, TX, 77845. The museum is fully handicapped accessible. For more information, call 979-691-4010 or go to bush41.org.
