The George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum is housed in the George W. Bush Presidential Center located on a prominent 23-acre site on the campus of Southern Methodist University, enabling a broad and active partnership between a National University and the Presidential Library and Museum.
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Southern Methodist University (SMU), located five miles north of downtown Dallas, Texas, is another vital member of our team. Home to 12,000 students, SMU is a world-class private university comprised of seven schools. Under the leadership of President Gerald Turner, SMU has positioned itself as a leader in teaching, innovation, and research. As the site of our home, SMU and the Library and Museum work together in a number of ways. The Library and Museum is committed to being a resource for the faculty, students, administration, and alumni of SMU.