The George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum, Dallas

Loved this library. Everything was beautifully done, it was very informative, the staff was wonderful and it was easy to navigate. Definitely recommend. That being said, entry was a bit steep and I did not like having to buy tickets on my phone in advance. It would have been much simpler to purchase tickets upon arrival. However, it was a very good experience and I will go again.

I really enjoy the presidential museums. In case you didn't know, this is on the SMU campus. The place is VERY well put together with marble and wood mixed with technology (that's a 20 foot fall screen wrapped around the atrium). I was a child when he was first elected and in high school when he left office. There was a lot here that I had vague memories of, but never studied because it was happening while I was growing up. The exhibits are extremely flattering to Texas culture and I think they did a tasteful job of laying out the challenges and pressures that he encountered as president and how/why he acted as he did. I feel much more respect and understanding now. They also had a really interesting exhibit on the outside of his new venture - painting. I was not aware of this at all, and it was kind of fun to see him smiling and making art in the videos.