Bush Library and Museum
Historical Attractions and Museums Bush Library and Museum NOTE: Please verify the current operating
on the Web site, focusing on the environment,
artist and beachcomber Shelia Rogers from
chemistry and the Constitution.
beaches along the Texas Gulf Coast.
status of the George Bush Presidential Library
There are some exciting exhibits on display
A third exhibit, George Bush: An Environ-
and Museum by visiting bush41.org. When
through July 5, 2022. The first is called Texas
mental President, highlights the 27 environmen-
the museum is open, purchase your admis-
Sea Grant: 50 Years of Science & Stewardship,
tal laws enacted by President Bush, including
sion tickets in advance via the “Plan Your
and is located in the Ansary Gallery of Amer-
the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendment, largely
Visit” tab or by a special “Purchase Museum
ican History. A hallmark of Texas A&M Uni-
considered to be one of the most significant
Tickets” link on the homepage.
versity is its status as a land-, sea-, and space-
environmental acts in the 20th century.
Even if the museum is closed, you can
grant university. One of those programs – the
experience it from the comfort of your own
Texas Sea Grant College Program – is cele-
home with the virtual tour. Use the arrows to
brating 50 years of science and stewardship
explore a century of American and world his-
at the Bush Library and Museum.
Steubenville, Ohio Everyone loves a story and you can find your favorite one on a visit to Steubenville
tory as you travel through the life of George
The second temporary exhibit is called
and Jefferson County, Ohio. Stories of the
Bush. View family photos, the Camp David
Oceans of Plastic. Plastic pollution, particularly
past are uniquely presented in the City of
office, White House Situation Room, a portion
in the oceans, is one of the most pressing con-
Murals where 25 larger-than-life works of
of the Berlin Wall, the Oval Office and more.
sumer and environmental issues being faced
art reflect the area and America’s growth.
You can also check out the new storytelling
today. Oceans of Plastic is a strangely beautiful
Well-known figures such as Abraham Lincoln
programs for all ages under the education tab
collection of art made of plastics acquired by
and Steubenville native son Dean Martin
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