Rendering of the campus with museum building at dusk.

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Monday - Saturday, 12 - 9 pm Sunday, 12 - 5 pm
6011 S. Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
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Mon-Thu — 10am-8pm
Fri-Sun — 9am-10pm
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Indoor and outdoor venues to connect, inspire, and build community, including a garden, playground, museum, signature art commissions, a Chicago Public Library branch and more.

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Mon-Thu — 10am-6pm
Fri-Sun — 11am-6pm
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Indoor and outdoor venues to connect, inspire, and build community, including a garden, playground, museum, signature art commissions, a Chicago Public Library branch and more.

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Pop Up Performance Pride Month

Thu, Jun 04 12:00pm - 1:45pm John Lewis Plaza

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17

Soul - Movies on the Lawn

Wed, Jun 17 7:00pm Great Lawn

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20

Opening Festival Day 1

Sat, Jun 20 10:00am Great Lawn

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21

Opening Festival Day 2

Sun, Jun 21 10:00am Great Lawn

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Music
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and much more on
campus.

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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.

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Stories from the Center

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Brandon Breaux, a Black man with a deep skin tone, stands over five seated students. On the table is an iPad and illustrations. He is wearing a mint beanie. Space art is on the wall in the background.
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  • The Arts
An ode to Chicago: the Obama Presidential Center mural
Artist Brandon Breaux and Dyett High School students showcase the power of culture and community.
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A rendering of the Obama Presidential Center campus.
The Obama Presidential Center’s commitment to environmental sustainability
Discover how the Obama Presidential Center leads with green design, clean energy, and a sustainable future for all.
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President Obama tilts his head upwards along with out-of-focus onlookers. A digital screen shows something out of focus behind him.
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  • Building the Center
See President Obama’s reaction to the museum’s newest (and largest!) exhibit
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.
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