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The Obama Presidential Center was thoughtfully designed to serve the community with programming and event space rentals, for personal, local, national and even global needs.
Request bookingLocated on Chicago’s South Side in historic Jackson Park, The Obama Presidential Center is a global campus dedicated to fostering a culture of democracy and positive change. From a world-class Museum and Sky Room Vista overlooking Lake Michigan, to the Fruit and Vegetable Garden, the Obama Presidential Center offers the perfect setting for business, personal, and world-class events. Book your next board meeting, holiday party, wedding, or celebration with us today!
Four unique areas with flexible event spaces
Dazzle your guests in this innovative storytelling venue that inspires and empower individuals to bring change home to their community. 6 event spaces to choose from, up to 500 reception-style or 220 seated, or reserve the entire building. Private tours of the Museum Exhibit Galleries can be added on.
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Collaboration and creativity come to life in the heart of the Center. Enjoy views of the John Lewis Plaza and stunning courtyards. 7 event spaces to choose from, up to 600 reception-style or 120 seated.
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A 45,000-square-foot building where sports and community come alive. This elegant glass and metal structure features a basketball court and multipurpose rooms – the ideal venue for a variety of professional meetings and conferences, community events, and personal celebrations. 3 event spaces to choose from, up to 999 reception-style or 700 seated.
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A sustainable landscape, brimming with new life and unique opportunities to engage with nature. Outdoor venues on the campus are unlike any on the South Side and will add to the great amenities in Jackson Park. 2 event spaces to choose from with a broad range of capacity arrangements.
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