Watch the Grand Opening Ceremony Live
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The June 18 dedication is an invite-only event, but everyone can watch online. Public visitation begins the following day.
Grand Opening Weekend Schedule
Thursday, June 18, 2026 - Official Dedication Ceremony 11:00 a.m. CT...
- Global livestream
- Celebrity performances
- Remarks from Barack Obama and other guests
- John Lewis Plaza, Chicago
Friday, June 19, 2026 (Juneteenth) - Public Opening Day
- Campus opens to visitors
- Museum opens to the public
- Community celebrations
- Music, art, family activities
Saturday - Sunday, June 20–21 - Free Community Festival
- DJs and live music
- Family activities
- Art projects
- Library programs
- Talks on democracy, culture, and community
- Outdoor events across the campus
Admission & Ticket Prices
- Adult (12+) $30
- Child (3-11) $23
- Illinois Adult Resident $26
- Illinois Child Resident $15
- Age 2 & Under Free
The Obama Presidential Center consist of a museum, library, and community campus in historic Jackson Park.
Museum entry requires a timed ticket reservation.
It opens June 19, 2026 and celebrates the legacy of Barack Obama and Michelle Obama, serving as both a cultural landmark and a hub for civic engagement on Chicago’s South Side. Campus size is 19.3 acres with an estimated cost of $850 million.
Free Opportunities -
- Most outdoor campus attractions are free.
- Illinois residents receive free museum admission on Tuesdays. See other freebie offers (news.wttw.com)
Hours
Campus Grounds Daily Hours: 6:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Museum
Monday: 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday- Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Highlights include:
- "Yes We Can" exhibit
- Full-scale Oval Office replica
- Nobel Peace Prize display
- Campaign memorabilia
- Interactive digital exhibits
- Michelle Obama's iconic fashions
- Presidential artifacts and personal stories
- Art Collection
More than 25 commissioned works by internationally known artists are displayed throughout the campus and are largely free to view.
Featured artists include:
- Julie Mehretu
- Maya Lin
- Mark Bradford
- Carrie Mae Weems
Campus Attractions - Included with General Campus Admission:
- John Lewis Plaza
- Great Lawn
- Chicago Public Library Branch
- Eleanor Roosevelt Fruit & Vegetable Garden
- Children's Playground
- Public Art Collection
- Community Gathering Spaces
- Restaurant, Café & Food
The Center includes dining facilities and café offerings inspired by recipes enjoyed by the Obama family. Visitors can expect casual dining options and community gathering spaces integrated into the campus.
Special Entertainment Lineup
The June 18 dedication ceremony features an impressive lineup of performers including:
- Stevie Wonder
- Bruce Springsteen
- Bono
- The Edge
- John Legend
- Jennifer Hudson
- Christina Aguilera
- Common
Located in historic Jackson Park: 6001 S. Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60637, this event is expected to be one of Chicago's biggest cultural attractions of 2026 - with projections of up to one million annual visitors.
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