| Opened in November 1997 |
| 43 million pages of documents |
| 13,000 cubic feet of archival storage |
| 2 million photographs |
| 90,000 artifacts |
| 20,000 square feet of museum space |
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| Walk-In Oval Office Exhibit |
| Interactive Situation Room |
| Expanded Gulf War Exhibit |
| White House Press Room |
| State Dining Room Exhibit |
| Redone Barbara Bush Exhibit |
| Revamped UN Service Room |
| New Interactive Displays |
| Handheld Audio Guides |
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On April 24, 2007, the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum began an $8.3 million renovation to the core exhibits of the life and times of George H.W. Bush. The re-design and construction of the museum will enhance the quality of the exhibits, attract more visitors and help to better describe the President's historic impact on U.S. policy, world events and his commitment to public service.
Now, the museum has reopened. To celebrate, KBTX's half-hour special highlighting the history and the big changes at the museum is available online. "All the Best: 10 Years" can be seen on the righthand side of this page.
Many of the most popular exhibits remain, such as the TBM Avenger like the one Ensign Bush flew during World War II, the section of the Berlin Wall and the Gulf War exhibit.
The re-design also features some state-of-the-art additions. Among some of the exciting and innovative technology being implemented in the museum are handheld audio guides, interactive touch screens and displays that draw the visitor into the mood and feel of the historic eras represented in the museum.
The Air Force One office has been replaced by a replica of the White House situation room that includes an interactive presentation on the decisions leading to the first Gulf War.
The Bush Museum also presents the only Oval Office exhibit that allows visitors to sit in the "seat of power" and have their photo taken behind the President's desk.
For more information, visit the George Bush Presidential Library Online.
From KBTX News 3:
California Crew Calls Brazos Valley Home for Bush Library Work 
October 25, 2007
41st President's Museum Gets 21st Century Technology
October 16, 2007
Gulf War to be on Display Like Never Before at Bush Library
October 12, 2007
Putting it All Back: Bush Library Gets Goods Back in Museum
October 3, 2007
Neil Bush Discusses Loyalty of Aggieland and Dad
September 18, 2007
Neil Bush Reflects on Dad's Presidential Museum
September 17, 2007
Moral of This Story: Murals to Raise Morale at Bush Library
August 3, 2007
Officials Hope for Tourism Bump After Bush Library Renovations
July 25, 2007
Major Changes at Bush Library Likely Won't Become Common
June 7, 2007
Major Additions Highlight Bush Library Renovations
May 30, 2007
Presidential Library Undergoes Major Renovations
May 21, 2007
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1942-1945
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Texas’ 7th District
1966-1970
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1971-1973
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1976-1980
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1981-1989
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1989-1993
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