The Research Room will be closed on Wednesday, December 24; Thursday, December 25; and Friday, December 26, 2025.
The Research Room will close at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Those wanting to do research on that Wednesday or Friday, January 2, 2026 must have their appointments scheduled by Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. All virtual orientations and researcher paperwork must be completed as well.
The George W. Bush Presidential Library is part of the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), a U.S. Federal agency that serves as Nation's official record keeper. The Library preserves and protects important historical materials, supports research, and makes available the records of the Administration of President George W. Bush. Located on the campus of Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, and housed inside the Bush Center, the Library 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.
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