George W. Bush Presidential Center, Presidential library in University Park, Dallas, United States.
The George W. Bush Presidential Center is a presidential library in University Park, Dallas, housing official documents, artifacts, and exhibitions from the administration of 2001 to 2009. The campus includes a museum with multiple galleries, a research room for archival access, and outdoor areas with vehicle displays.
Southern Methodist University was chosen in 2008 after Baylor, the University of Texas System, Texas Tech, the University of Dallas, Midland College and Arlington had all bid for the site. The center opened on April 25, 2013, and was designed by Robert A. M. Stern. It was selected as the eventual burial place of George W. Bush and Laura Bush.
The name honors the 43rd president of the United States and connects his political legacy to the academic environment of the neighboring university. Visitors today see rotating exhibitions that address democratic values and governance, while public programs regularly enable discussions about contemporary political topics.
The museum area is accessible during regular opening hours without prior arrangement, while researchers must schedule appointments for the archival room. Visitors can also walk the outdoor grounds, where exhibited vehicles are viewable in good weather.
The museum holds a full-size replica of the Oval Office with the Resolute Desk, where visitors can have their picture taken. The center covers 207,000 square feet, making it the second-largest presidential library after the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in California.
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