Museum Tickets

Admission

Adult (ages 12 and above) - $30

Child (3-11) - $23

Children 2 and under - FREE

Adult (Illinois Resident*) - $26

Child (3-11) (Illinois Resident*) - $15

* Must be able to provide proof of residency. Be prepared to show proof of residency at the Museum with a valid photo ID, Illinois driver’s license, state ID, or city-issued ID

• When do tickets open to the general public?

  Tickets to the Obama Presidential Center Museum go on sale May 2026. 

• How do I get a ticket to the Museum?

  When ticket sales open, you may buy a ticket online or purchase your ticket in person at the front desk of the Museum (pending availability).
  

• Should I reserve my ticket in advance or buy them at the Museum?

  We anticipate that tickets for the Museum will sell out quickly, so we recommend buying your tickets online, in advance of the day you’d like to visit. If you plan on buying your tickets in-person, please be advised that our in-person ticket inventory and online ticket inventory are the same. If tickets are sold out for a particular day online, Museum staff will not have additional tickets for that day.

• Do babies and toddlers need tickets to the Museum?

  Children 2 and under will need a ticket to enter the Museum, but it is free of charge.
  

• Can I reserve tickets for a group?

  Tickets for groups of 10 or more will be available for advanced reservation and coordinated arrival beginning May 2026. Please review our group sales policy to learn more about reserving tickets.
  

• I require a caregiver/personal aide. Will they need to purchase a ticket to the Museum?

  Caregivers and/or personal aides will not have to purchase a ticket to accompany you to the Museum. Visit our accessibility offerings to learn more about our support options for visitors including wheelchairs, hearing loops, and more. 

• I am an education/administrator. Can I set up Museum trips for schools?

  School visits to the Museum are managed through our Center’s education offerings. To learn about reserving tickets for your class or school, please review our education experience or email us at education@obama.org (Opens in a new tab) . 

• I'm a veteran, active-duty personnel or first responder. Do I still need a ticket to enter the Museum?

  You still need a ticket to enter the Museum but the Obama Presidential Center offers free tickets to veterans and active-duty personnel. To learn about reserving tickets please review our discounted ticket policy to see if you qualify. 

• I am a donor. Do I still need to purchase a ticket?

  Thank you for your generosity and for supporting our mission! Donor contributions do not include complimentary admission to the Museum. The remainder of the 19.3-acre Obama Presidential Center campus is free and open to the public, including welcoming green spaces and shared public amenities, as well as select community programs and educational experiences. Your support makes this possible and helps advance programs that empower leaders and communities in Chicago and around the world. If you have questions about donor benefits, please contact us at donate@obama.org (Opens in a new tab) .

• I am a member. Do I still need to purchase a ticket?

  The Obama Foundation Membership does not include admission to the Obama Presidential Museum, which will be the primary paid experience at the Center. However, Founding Members will receive ongoing priority opportunities to purchase museum tickets. We’re proud to be more than a cultural institution—we’re a community-driven nonprofit dedicated to connection, learning, and action. That’s why much of what we offer across the Center’s campus—including community events, educational programs, and public spaces—is free and open to everyone.
  
  Your support extends far beyond the Center’s walls. It fuels programs that inspire, empower, and connect changemakers in Chicago and around the world.