The Obama Presidential Center opens to the public on June 19, 2026, in Jackson Park, Chicago. This center aims to honor American citizenship through interactive exhibits and community spaces.
The museum will feature a full-scale replica of the Oval Office. It will also include exhibits detailing the presidency of Barack Obama. General admission prices will range from $23 to $30.
Tickets for the museum go on sale on a Wednesday morning prior to the opening. Illinois residents can visit for free every Tuesday starting June 23, 2026. Children under two years old can enter without charge.
The campus spans 19.3 acres and includes outdoor spaces, gardens, and walking trails. The Obama Foundation emphasizes civic participation and democracy as core elements of the museum’s mission.
Key facts about ticket pricing:
- General admission for adults: $30
- General admission for children (ages 3-11): $23
- Discounted ticket price for Illinois residents: $26
- Discounted ticket price for children of Illinois residents: $15
- Maximum number of tickets one can purchase: 9
Valerie Jarrett, a close advisor to the Obamas, stated, “President and Mrs. Obama have always believed that democracy is strongest when people come together in shared spaces.” Barack Obama expressed his vision by saying, “The goal for me has been to create something that’s a living monument, not to me, but to this idea of American citizenship.”
Officials have not disclosed all details about the museum’s final design. However, anticipation continues to build as the opening date approaches.
