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The Museum

Mon-Sat, 12 - 9pm Sun, 15 - 5pm
6001 S. Stony Island Ave, Chicago IL 60637
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The Museum Building is an immersive landmark

That tells the story of the promise and power of pluralistic democracy through the lens of our nation's first Black president and First Lady, inspiring others to bring change home to their own communities.
Dynamic exhibits across four floors will highlight the events, policies, challenges, and accomplishments of the Obama presidency—rooted in the stories of those who came before and made the Obamas' stories possible.

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Levels

L1

Lower Level

Check out the Museum's Special Exhibitions Gallery, buy merch at the on-campus Shop, or take a breather at the Cafe.

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  • Grab a bite

    Enjoy seasonal fare and refreshments, and take a moment to pause and reflect during your visit.

  • Browse The Shop

    Explore curated gifts, books, and art-inspired items. Proceeds support our exhibitions and programs.

L2

Toward a more perfect union

Delve into the iconic moments of the past that shaped the lives of President and Mrs. Obama.

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L3

Working for the common good

Revisit the hard won victories of the Obama administration and learn about the inner workings of the U.S. government.

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L4

The People's House

Step inside and get a behind the scenes look at life on 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

The People’s House
  • Tour the Oval Office

    Enjoy seasonal fare and refreshments, and take a moment to pause and reflect during your visit.

L5

We The People

Examine the role we play in creating a more perfect union featuring intimate interviews from leaders across the globe.

We the People L5

L8

The Sky Room

Cap your visit to the Museum with views of Chicago etched under the words of President Obama.

(Phase 2) L8 The Sky Room
  • Free with timed entry

    These tickets are free, but have limited availability and do not include Museum Admission.

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Pop Up Performance Pride Month

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

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16

Pride Story Time - specific book reading

Tue, Jun 16 3:00pm - 5:00pm Chicago Public Library

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21

Pride DJ Residency

Sun, Jun 21 4:00pm - 8:00pm Great Lawn

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Pride Commissioned Art Activation

Fri, Jun 26 7:00pm - 9:00pm John Lewis Plaza

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Membership

Membership

Join the Obama Presidential Center as a member and unlock exclusive access to our museum, where history comes alive.

Collection

Collection

Objects, documents, or photos that show a unique, unexpected, or personally meaningful aspect of the administration’s work.

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exhibits

Your contribution could help support art throughout the Center

Your contribution supports our mission at The Obama Foundation. As part of our mission, we aim to inspire future leaders who visit the Obama Presidential Center and empower the next generation of changemakers.

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The Barack Obama Foundation is registered as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 46-4950751).

Stories from the Museum

All stories
A composite of 11 different buttons from labor unions that supported President Obama with each button reflecting a different union.
  • Chicago
  • Stories
On this Labor Day, get a glimpse of some of the meaningful buttons labor unions made to support President Obama’s campaigns.
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An upward image of the Obama Presidential Center Museum building during construction. The building is made of granite and stone. In the center of the building is "Uprising of the Sun," an art installation created by artist Julie Mehretu. Around the building are large scaffoldings. Behind the building are clouds.
  • Community Engagement
  • Chicago
Community members are welcome to join us for free monthly public tours to see the campus come together
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An upward image of the Obama Presidential Center Museum building during construction. The building is made of granite and stone. In the center of the building is "Uprising of the Sun," an art installation created by artist Julie Mehretu. Around the building are large scaffoldings. Behind the building are clouds.
  • Building the Center
  • First Look
Have you been keeping up with our Construction Updates? Here's our big 2025 mid-year recap!
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