Obama Presidential Center Tickets Go On Sale Ahead of Juneteenth Opening Tickets to the Obama Presidential Center are set to go on sale to the public next week, marking a significant step toward the long-awaited opening of the $850 million campus on Juneteenth. The Obama Foundation announced that general-admission tickets will be available starting Wednesday, with the public launch event scheduled for June 19. The center’s grand opening ceremony, which will be livestreamed, is set for June 18, followed by a free weekend of cultural and community activities around the Jackson Park campus from June 20 to 21. The museum, located at 6001 S. Stony Island Ave., will offer timed entry passes to ensure a smooth visitor experience. Visitors are encouraged to arrive within 10 minutes of their scheduled time slot. General-admission tickets for Illinois residents will cost $26 for adults and $15 for children aged 3 to 11, while free entry is available on Tuesdays for residents. Non-residents will pay $30 for adult tickets and $23 for children. Additional free access is provided for children under age 2, in-state educators teaching grades pre-kindergarten through 12, holders of EBT or WIC cards, and active-duty military members, veterans, and Chicago first responders. Guided tours, which last 90 minutes, are also available at varying prices. Tour tickets cost $75 per person Monday through Wednesday and $95 per person Thursday through Sunday. The museum’s operating hours are from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Mondays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Final entries to the museum are permitted one hour before closing.#obama_foundation #obama_presidential_center #chicago_public_library #jackson_park #juneteenth
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
