Tickets Now Available for the Obama Presidential Center Ahead of June Opening
Barack Obama, with, left to right, the Chicago mayor, Lori Lightfoot and Governor JB Pritzker of Illinois at a ceremony for the Obama Presidential Center at Jackson Park in September 2021. Photograph: Kamil Krzaczyński/AFP/Getty Images
One of Chicago’s most anticipated cultural openings is officially around the corner.
General admission tickets for the Obama Presidential Center are now available, as the new landmark prepares to open to the public on June 19 at 6001 S. Stony Island Avenue in Jackson Park.
An invitation-only pre-opening event is scheduled for June 18 and will be livestreamed, giving the public an early look before doors officially open.
What to Know About Tickets
Tickets went on sale this Wednesday at 9 a.m., and demand is expected to be high, especially for weekends and summer dates.
Visitors are encouraged to:
Be flexible with dates and times
Plan for at least a two-hour visit
All entry is timed-ticketed, meaning guests will select a specific time slot when reserving. For more details visit their official website here.
Free Admission Opportunities
The center is offering multiple access points for free entry:
Every Tuesday for Illinois residents
Illinois Pre-K–12 educators
Active-duty military and veterans
Chicago first responders
Individuals with EBT or WIC cards
These programs are designed to make the center more accessible to a wide range of visitors.
What the Opening Means for Chicago
The Obama Presidential Center has been years in the making and is expected to become one of the city’s most significant cultural destinations.
Located in Jackson Park, the campus will include museum spaces, public areas and programming focused on leadership, history and community engagement tied to former President Barack Obama.
Beyond tourism, the project is also seen as a major investment in the South Side, bringing new activity, visitors and long-term economic impact to the area.
Also Read: CTA Expands Bus Service to Connect Downtown Chicago to Obama Presidential Center
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