Museum Guide

As one of the top attractions in the State of Texas, the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library & Museum creates a museum experience that is both educational and entertaining for the whole family.The museum's core exhibits reveal the unique influences and challenges that shaped George Bush's life and presidency, and frequently changing temporary exhibits present visitors new and interesting perspectives on President Bush, his life and work. Through artifacts, film, photographs, documents, music, sound effects and interactive videos, this special museum experience encompasses much of U.S. history since 1941.See a World War II Avenger Torpedo Bomber, a 1947 Studebaker, a slab of the Berlin Wall, and replicas of President Bush's Camp David, Situation Room, and the Oval Office. In addition, a special section is dedicated to First Lady Barbara Bush and her efforts on behalf of literacy, AIDS awareness and prevention, and volunteerism. Join us this summer as we celebrate 250 years of American Independence! In honor of America’s semiquincentennial, our newest exhibit E Pluribus Unum: Celebrating the American Experience will explore all the different areas of our culture that are distinctly American. From music, food, art, recreation, to symbols of our nation, this exhibit will inspire visitors with a sense of the important facets that unite our blended culture into something greater than the sum of our parts. The exhibit will be open through May 16, 2027. https://www.bush41.org/eventsThe George Bush Presidential Library & Museum at Texas A&M University strives to preserve and make available the records and artifacts of George H.W. Bush. We promote civic literacy and increased historical understanding of our national experience, and foster a community of public service and volunteerism. We welcome you to come to College Station, TX and experience this truly special museum! Please visit our website to explore and learn - https://www.bush41.org/ Museum hours: Monday - Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. The Museum is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.

The Northern Pacific Railway Museum in Washington State was a 1911 train depot that was completley restored and refurbished after it was taken over in 1989! On July 4th, 1993, the museum had it’s grand opening and in 2000 the museum was officially renamed the Northern Pacific Railway Museum. From freight and telegraph rooms, to the waiting room to the bathrooms, the depot holds history dating back to 1911. Freight trains back then would deliver anyting from newspapers to the very first automobles! The museum consist different types of those cars! The museums also contains the many other types of commodities transported through the depot through the years!    Many of our artifacts come from our hard working volunteers. We also, have many trains cars from the past. This includes dining cars that are set just as they were in the early 1900’s. You can view the train car kitchens as well! Also, this holiday come see our “Toy Train Christmas All Aboard”  Toy Train Christmas is here. Join us for train rides to Santa, cocoa, cookies and a depot full of toy trains. 10 Asotin Avenue, in Toppenish 10am to 4pm Saturdays and Sundays November 29 through December 21. Here's how to find us: https://nprymuseum.org/find-us-2/  We look forward to welcoming you soon, so you can expeerience a bit of railway and train history from the past!  https://nprymuseum.org/

The MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History relates the military heritage of Arkansas and its citizens to a diverse and widespread audience. Located in the historic Arsenal Building in MacArthur Park--one of Central Arkansas's oldest surviving structures and the birthplace of one of this country's foremost military heroes--the museum collects, preserves, and interprets our state's rich military past from its territorial period to the present. The museum was created to interpret our state's military heritage from its territorial period to the present. The birthplace of General Douglas MacArthur--the museum preserves the contributions of Arkansas men and women who served in the armed forces. Exhibits feature artifacts, photographs, weapons, documents, uniforms, and other military items that vividly portray Arkansas's military history at home and abroad! The Museum’s History as a U.S. Arsenal- Shortly after Arkansas was admitted to the Union in 1836, the federal government established the Little Rock Arsenal for the storage of munitions and weapons in defense of the frontier. Eventually, more than thirty buildings were constructed on this 36-acre site, including an armory, officers' quarters, barracks for enlisted men, and a variety of other buildings necessary for the routine operation of a military post. In February 1861, armed citizens threatened to seize the arsenal in anticipation of Arkansas's secession from the Union. A confrontation was averted when authorities negotiated a peaceful compromise with the commander, Captain James Totten, and federal troops withdrew from Little Rock. After Arkansas seceded in May 1861, Confederate forces used the arsenal until September 11, 1863, when Union troops commanded by General Frederick Steele captured Little Rock. Renamed the Little Rock Barracks in 1873, the post was used to garrison troops until it closed in 1890! Admission is Free (Donations are Appreciated) - Hours of Operation: Monday – Closed Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Sunday:  1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. The museum will be closed on Mondays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.-  501-376-4602 https://littlerock.gov/residents/parks-and-recreation/directory/macarthur-museum-of-arkansas-military-history/