Obama Presidential Center Museum Tickets Go on Sale May 6: Key Details Revealed The Obama Presidential Center Museum is set to open its doors to the public on June 19, with ticket sales launching on May 6. The museum, located on a 19.3-acre campus at 6001 S. Stony Island Ave. in Jackson Park, has become a highly anticipated destination for visitors, with demand expected to be intense during its initial weeks of operation. The center’s grand opening ceremony will take place on June 18, featuring a livestreamed event accessible via the Obama Foundation’s website and social media platforms. Tickets for general admission to the museum are priced at $30, with Illinois residents receiving a $4 discount, bringing the cost to $26. Children under 18 can enter for $15, while out-of-state visitors pay $23. Illinois residents also enjoy free entry on Tuesdays. The museum’s ticketing system will not allow resales or transfers, though visitors can reschedule their visits up to 24 hours in advance. A $75 fee grants access to a 90-minute guided tour of the campus, which includes exclusive stops at the Home Court athletic center and the Presidential Suite, a 3,000-square-foot space designed with input from the Obamas. The museum’s public hours begin on June 19, with daily operating times set from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays through Sundays and 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Mondays. The campus itself will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, offering free access to outdoor areas such as the playground, gardens, walking trails, and a branch of the Chicago Public Library. Visitors are encouraged to allocate at least two hours for their visit to fully explore the exhibits.#barack_obama #obama_presidential_center #chicago_public_library #home_court #obama_foundation
