George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum - National Archives and the Presidential Libraries

As the 13th presidential library, the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum promotes an understanding of the American presidency, examines the specific time in history during which President Bush served, and provides access to official records and artifacts from the George W. Bush Administration.

Located on the campus of Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum serves as a resource for the study of the life and career of George W. Bush, while also promoting a better understanding of the Presidency, American history, and important issues of public policy.

The Library and Museum is the 13th Presidential Library administered by the National Archives and Records Administration, a U.S. Federal agency. The NARA holds the records of the U.S. Federal Government. For NARA, a “record” is any type of document (textual, electronic, or audiovisual) created or received by the Executive, Legislative, or Judicial branches. These records capture information about how the government interacts with itself and its citizens. Some records are very personal, like census schedules describing where people lived and worked, while others illustrate how the government works, like a memo to the President discussing a policy decision.