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that brings change home

Opening June 19, 2026
Opening June 19, 2026

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On a bright day, the Obama Presidential Center campus is seen facing south in Chicago in September 2025. The Columbia Basin, Wooded Island, Jackson Park Lagoon Loop is in the foreground and the Obama Presidential Center is in the background. (Credit: Angie McMongial)
Credit: Angie McMongial
The Obama Presidential Center 

Our campus and museum, where people from around the
world come to get inspired and bring change home.

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Museum

Get a close-up look at life in the Obama White House and explore the moments that shaped President and Mrs. Obama, brought to life through captivating exhibits, unique artifacts, and hands-on interactions.

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A man in shadows sits on a bench in front of two digital screens at the Obama Presidential Center Museum.

Museum Tickets On Sale Now

Get your tickets to visit the Museum starting June 19! Tickets are required for Museum entry, though the campus and park are free for all to enjoy. We recommend booking your Museum visit early as timed slots fill up quickly.

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Experience the Center

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Grand Opening
From our next door neighbors to our community online, we invite you to celebrate the unveiling of the Obama Presidential Center through experiences designed to inspire action on campus and across the world.
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Programs & Events at the Center
Art, sports, food, civics, and democracy programs invite people of all ages to gather, learn, create, and connect.
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Bring Change Home
Built on the belief that every day people can create extraordinary change, the Obama Presidential Center brings together culture, community, and civic engagement in one shared space.
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Our mission is to inspire,
empower,
and connect people
to change their world.
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Inspiration from leaders and communities around the world.

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A young Juan Carlos Monterrey Gómez sits on a white horse behind his brother. Beside him are his mom and dad. All have medium skin tones and are smiling.
  • Sustainability
  • Scholars
Obama Scholar fights for youth to lead on climate equity and democracy
Panama's climate envoy and Obama Scholar alum, Juan Carlos Monterrey Gómez, is cutting bureaucratic red tape with his Nature Pledge, inspired by his childhood experiences with climate change.
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A group of young men with a range of light to dark skin tones sit in a circle with President Obama. President Obama is wearing a shirt and tie, Some wear shirts have white text that reads "BAM.” The walls behind them are decorated with a bulletin board that includes flags and other posters.
  • Stories
  • MBK Alliance
MBK Alum goes from meeting President Obama to mentoring young men
Math teacher Lazarus Daniels met President Obama in 2013. Now a leader at Urban Prep Charter Academy, his journey reflects the long-term impact of My Brother’s Keeper Alliance.
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Nika Kovač, a white woman with a light skin tone, holds a closed-lip smile. She is wearing a tan jacket and a black shirt that reads “My Voice, My Choice.” She has brown hair and bangs and is wearing pink lipstick.
  • Programs
  • Stories
Obama Leader and Scholar advances reproductive rights in Europe
Nika Kovač's "My Voice, My Choice" pushed the EU to advance reproductive rights, expanding access to safe abortion for millions.
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A panel of five women physicians smile on stage as they speak to the crowd of leaders during the Alliance’s Chicago convening. The women have a range of light to dark skin tones, and are wearing blazers and dresses.
  • Programs
  • Stories
Girls Opportunity Alliance convenes over 100 girl-serving leaders to build connection and collaboration
See how the Alliance is bringing together Chicagoland leaders for shared learning, reflection, and inspiration.
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Empowering the next generation of changemakers.

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More than 200 Obama Leaders with a range of ages and backgrounds, and light to dark skin tones, smile for a virtual call with President Obama and Maya Soetoro.
  • Programs
  • Stories
Obama Leader bridges culture and climate leadership through storytelling
John Taukave draws on Rotuman stories to guide Pacific climate leadership and inspire communities globally.
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A group of colorful stickers sit on a table. Some are of The Obama Foundation logo and others say, “Obama Scholars,” “Chicago,” and “When they go low we go high.”
  • Stories
  • Education
One Scholar's fight to end food insecurity
How Sonia Garcia is closing the SNAP gap in Cook County, one application at a time.
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A group of young girls with a range of medium and dark skin tones hold up sheets of paper in a classroom. All girls are standing behind wooden desks.
  • Stories
  • Equality
Girls Opportunity Alliance provides $2.5M in support on International Day of the Girl
Learn how the Girls Opportunity Alliance is supporting 54 grassroots organizations from 28 countries to empower girls around the world.
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TK President Obama speaking with MBK Ambassadors
  • Stories
  • The Arts
MBK Ambassadors Come Together for First National Event
President Obama and the inaugural class of MBK Ambassadors join together for their first formal convening.
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  • Stories
  • Education
Obama-Chesky Voyagers travel to every corner of the world
61 countries, 100 students, one unforgettable summer.
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