A Global Center for Change
Located in the heart of the South Side of Chicago
The Obama Presidential Center will be a lively community hub, economic anchor, and beacon of democracy right here on the South Side of Chicago. We are excited to welcome visitors—whether they’re coming from down the block or across the globe—to be inspired, empowered, and connect with each other to create a better future.
Community Events Exhibits Music Sports Workshops Talks Library Tours Movies and more
The campus
Spanning 19 acres, the campus will feature a fruit and vegetable garden; an athletic, programs, and events facility; a world-class museum; an auditorium; a branch of the Chicago Public Library; and more. Additional programming will also invite visitors—whether they’re coming from down the block or across the globe—to bring change home.
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Great Lawn digital rendering with projection screen
The museum
A museum that asks you to believe—not just in President Obama’s power to create change, but in your own.
Sign up for our new Obama Presidential Center Explorer email series and come along for the journey as we build the Center. We’ll have exclusive updates and previews all the way through our Grand Opening in 2026.
Center Updates
Explore the text that will appear on the exterior of the Obama Presidential Center Museum and its important meaning.
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First Look
The Arts
Artist Brandon Breaux and Dyett High School students showcase the power of culture and community.
Discover how the Obama Presidential Center leads with green design, clean energy, and a sustainable future for all.
Building the Center
Get a sneak peek at a four-story digital wall that will celebrate the “Power of Words” and pay homage to the first digital President.
