George W. Bush Presidential Center
Field Trips and Information for Teachers
Plan a field trip to the George W. Bush Presidential Center and download TEKS-aligned lesson plans.
Planning Your Field Trip
- Please request your field trip at least one month in advance. There is a limit of 50 students per 30 minute time slot; larger groups should stagger the arrival of buses to the museum.
- The safety of our guests, staff, and volunteers is our top priority. No weapons of any type or size, including knives, are allowed inside the Bush Museum. All guests, including students and chaperones, will be screened upon entry.
- Outside food and drinks are not allowed into the facility. Coolers, water bottles, and sack lunches should be left on the bus. Water fountains are located inside the museum and beverages are available for purchase in our Courtyard Café.
- Groups should plan to retrieve lunches after visiting the galleries and to eat outdoors. The Laura W. Bush Native Texas Park provides a shaded environment for groups to enjoy lunch and in a natural setting — and even learn lessons on conservation at the same time! In the event of inclement weather, please connect with a staff member upon arrival.
Transportation
The George W. Bush Presidential Center is committed to being a resource for all students in the region. Transportation funding reimbursement is available for eligible school visits.
Buses should stop in the drop-off lane located on the eastbound side of SMU Boulevard. Buses are then asked to park at Mockingbird Station until needed.
Transportation Fund Eligibility
- The school receiving the funds must be a K-12 school located in a Texas ESC Region and must be a Title I School for the year in which the field trip is completed.
- Schools may request up to four buses per academic year.
- Funds are available only as reimbursement for actual costs. Unfortunately, no advances can be given.
- To maximize benefit to students, we ask that each bus you bring is full.
- Itemized, paid receipt including the school’s name as well as requested forms are required for reimbursement. Bus fees are not to exceed the estimated amount. Funds will not be reimbursed unless required items are submitted within one month of the visit.
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