Opening This June

Hope has a home, and it’s time to open the doors. Rooted on the South Side of Chicago, the Obama Presidential Center is a global hub for inspiring, empowering, and connecting people to make change. On this 19-acre campus, you can explore the world-class museum, gather in the library, or relax in the open air. This June, be part of the moment when this center for change comes to life for neighbors across the street and visitors around the world.
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Grand Opening Highlights

We’re not planning your standard ribbon cutting. The opening of the Obama Presidential Center will be a celebration of the power of ordinary people coming together to do extraordinary things. From our next door neighbors to our community online, we invite you to celebrate this milestone through a week of moments designed to inspire action on campus and across the world.

June 18, 2026

Livestream the Grand Opening Ceremony marking the official unveiling of the Center. Feel the thrill of legendary performances by global icons and powerful remarks from today’s most prominent voices and leaders.

June 19, 2026

The Obama Presidential Center Museum opens to the public. General public tickets will go on sale in May 2026.

June 20 - 21, 2026

A free, open-house style weekend with live performances, family-friendly activities, food, art, and storytelling across campus.

Some experiences will have limited capacity, and details will be shared as plans are finalized—but the spirit is simple: come as you are, and be part of the beginning.

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The Campus

The Obama Presidential Center is an awe-inspiring 19-acre campus nestled within Chicago’s historic Jackson Park. Designed to inspire, empower, and connect people to bring change home, the campus features a diverse array of public spaces.
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Museum

The Obama Presidential Museum will tell the story of President and Mrs. Obama and their historic presidency—and how we can all do our part to create change.
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Host an Event

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.
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