Museum Building rentals

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Bring your event to life at this immersive landmark that encourages action and civic participation. Designed to evoke progress, the Museum Building features world class art, interactive exhibits, and noteworthy venue spaces inspired by the past, present and future of the Obamas. Rent a single space, several, or the entire building!

Museum rental spaces at-a-glance

Rental spaceCapacityAvailability
Hope and Change lobby 500 reception-style after 5 p.m.
Museum Atrium 275 reception-style after 5 p.m.
Presidential Suite 18 seated 50 reception-style Daytime and evening
Sky Room/Sky Room Vista 220 seated 299 reception-style after 5 p.m.
Plaza Overlook 22 seated Daytime and evening
Full Museum Rental 600+ subject to hours of operation

Hope and Change Lobby rental

Amaze your guests with this three-story venue connected by a grand staircase and floor-to-ceiling glass windows, all overlooking the Obama Presidential Center campus. Your guests will also have the opportunity to mingle in two landscaped courtyards featuring spectacular sculptures and artwork, weather permitting.

Overview

  • 500 reception-style capacity

  • Available for rental after 5 p.m.

  • Lower Level, Level 1, Mezzanine

  • 7,400 square feet

A digital rendering of the Hope and Change Lobby at the Obama Presidential Center with stairs and a balcony. Blank spaces are on the walls to represent where artwork will hang.
Hope and Change Lobby digital rendering
A digital rendering of the Hope and Change Lobby at the Obama Presidential center with stairs on one end and placeholders for artwork on the walls.
Hope and Change Lobby digital rendering

Perfect for:

  • Weddings

  • Corporate receptions

  • Professional networking events

  • Non-profit rental

  • Cocktail events

Audiovisual amenities:

  • Ceiling speakers with background music and paging options

  • Two handheld microphones with bodypacks

Museum Atrium rental

With signature artwork and floor-to-ceiling windows, this breathtaking, light-filled venue provides a sense of reverence and inspiration. The Museum Atrium also opens onto a generous courtyard that your guests may enjoy in good weather.

Overview

  • 275 reception-style capacity

  • Available for rental after 5 p.m.

  • Lower Level

  • 3,000 square feet

A digital rendering of the Obama Presidential Center's Museum Atrium featuring modern-style sofas, chairs and tables.
Museum Atrium digital rendering

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A digital rendering of theMuseum Atrium at the Obama Presidential Center, showcasing a large room with modern-style couches and seating areas with tables.
Museum Atrium digital rendering

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A rendering of the Museum courtyard at the Obama Presidential Center. A wall of glass windows is at the far end, extending several stories high. People sit at outdoor tables edged by foliage.
Museum Atrium digital rendering, exterior view

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Perfect for:

  • Weddings

  • Corporate receptions

  • Professional networking events

  • Cocktail events

Audiovisual amenities:

  • Ceiling speakers with background music and paging options

  • Two handheld microphones with bodypacks

Presidential Suite rental

With stunning views of the surrounding city and lake, your guests will enjoy this exclusive and luxurious space designed with special input from President Obama and Mrs. Obama, including artwork from their private collection. A boardroom-style table is also available.

Overview

  • 18 seated / 50 reception-style capacity 

  • Level 7

  • Daytime and evening events

  • 3,000 square feet

Perfect for:

  • Meetings

  • Private space add-on to larger rental

  • Corporate/ C-suite meetings

  • VIP receptions

Audiovisual amenities:

  • Assisted Listening System (ALS)

  • Ceiling speakers with subwoofer

  • Microphones

  • Projector with drop down screen

  • Automated dual drapes (sheer and blackout)

  • Display, sunken into credenza

  • Google Meet hardware

  • Computer with mouse and keyboard

Sky Room & Sky Room Vista rental

This sanctuary, located 180 feet above the campus, offers your guests soul-stirring panoramic views of Chicago’s South and West Sides seen through the words of one of President Obama’s most iconic speeches. It's a beautiful space featuring undulating wooden walls and a signature artwork.

The adjoining space, the Sky Room Vista, features works of art and offers views overlooking Lake Michigan, and parts of the downtown skyline.

Overview

  • 220 seated / 299 reception-style capacity

  • Available after 5 p.m.

  • Located on Level 8

  • 5,000 square feet (Sky Room), 2,000 square feet (Sky Room Vista)

A digital rendering of the Sky Room at the Obama Presidential Center. The room is large with an angled ceiling. Windows along each wall have large letters over them.
Sky Room digital rendering, wide view
A digital rendering of the Sky Room at the Obama Presidential Center, showing people looking out a long window with large letters on the other side.
Sky Room digital rendering, detail view

Perfect for:

  • Weddings

  • Ceremonies

  • Receptions

  • Gala dinners

  • Dinners

Audiovisual amenities:

  • Sky Room

    • Assisted Listening System (ALS)

    • Automated dual drapes (sheer and blackout)

    • Ceiling loudspeakers

    • Two projectors

    • 8-point hoist system for flying truss

    • Floor strong points for truss

    • Wireless microphones

    • HDMI wall plates on East and North walls

  • Sky Room Vista

    • Ceiling Speakers

Plaza Overlook rental

Encourage your guests to connect and chat in this cozy enclave overlooking the Obama Presidential Center campus. With floor-to-ceiling windows and stirring views, this space is ideal for intimate gatherings.

Overview

  • 22 seated capacity

  • Daytime and evening events

  • Mezzanine Level

  • 500 square feet

A digital rendering of the Plaza Overlook at the Obama Presidential Center with tables and chairs set up for dining. The far wall is all windows and overlooks a concrete courtyard bordered by trees.
Plaza Overlook digital rendering

Perfect for:

  • Daytime luncheons

  • Baby showers

  • Community get-togethers

Audiovisual amenities:

  • No audiovisual amenities are available in this space

Obama Presidential Center Museum rental

The Obama Presidential Museum Building is an unmatched space that uses innovative storytelling and iconic artwork to inspire and empower individuals to bring change home to their community. In addition to dedicated access to the Museum’s exhibit galleries, you’ll also have the opportunity to provide your guests with private tours of the Museum.

A campus rental package includes exclusive access to: Hope and Change Lobby, Museum Atrium, Sky Room & Sky Room Vista, and Plaza Overlook. For an additional 3,000 square feet, guests may also add the Presidential Suite. Guided tours are available for an additional cost.

Overview:

  • 600 capacity

  • Subject to Museum hours of operation

  • All levels

  • 12,400 square feet

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