ON VIEW AUGUST 8 – DECEMBER 31, 2026

A vibrant collection of oil paintings and stories by President George W. Bush honoring the sacrifice and courage of America’s military veterans — and highlighting the work of the Bush Institute’s Veteran and Military Families.

Growing out of President Bush’s own outreach and the ongoing work of the George W. Bush Institute’s Veteran and Military Families, Portraits of Courage brings together sixty-six full-color portraits and a four-panel mural painted by President Bush of members of the United States military who have served our Nation with honor since 9/11—and whom he has come to know personally.

The Bush Institute’s Veteran and Military Families work helps post-9/11 veterans and their families make a successful transition to civilian life and addresses issues of veteran wellness, including post-traumatic stress and traumatic brain injury.

NOTE: This exhibition is included in general admission to the museum