Obama Museum spotlights Daytona’s Mary McLeod Bethune
The Barack Obama Presidential Center Museum will open in June and will display the cane used by Daytona Beach icon Mary McLeod Bethune.
Illinois residents and visitors will soon have the opportunity to explore the life and career of former President Barack Obama.
After years of construction, Chicago’s Obama Presidential Center will officially open to the public this summer, and museum tickets will go on sale to select groups in just two weeks.
What is the Obama Presidential Center?
The Presidential Center will feature a variety of common spaces that will be free to the public, including a playground, Chicago Public Library branch, gardens, and walking trails.
The campus will also feature about 30 newly commissioned works of art, as well as panoramic views of the surrounding South Side neighborhood and Lake Michigan from the Sky Room, the Obama Foundation said.
The center’s museum will feature four floors of immersive, interactive exhibits that explore the accomplishments and legacy of Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama.
Where is the Obama Presidential Center located?
The center will be located in Chicago’s Jefferson Park, with an approximately 20-acre campus at 6001 S. Stony Island Avenue.
When will the Obama Presidential Center open?
The grand opening of the campus will take place on June 19th, and the celebration will continue through June 21st with live performances, family-friendly activities, food, art, storytelling and more.
What will be on display at the Obama Presidential Center Museum?
Highlights of the museum include a full-size replica of President Barack Obama’s Oval Office, a special short film dedicated to the former president’s campaign volunteers and Americans who wrote to him, and exhibits documenting Michelle Obama’s fashion and accomplishments of the Obama administration.
When will tickets go on sale for the Obama Presidential Center Museum?
Tickets for founding members (those who regularly donate to the Obama Foundation) will go on sale starting April 21st, and tickets for the general public will go on sale May 6th.
Tickets will be on sale from June 19th to November 30th, with future dates to be announced at a later date. Sign up at abama.org to be notified when future dates become available.
How much do museum tickets cost?
General admission ticket prices are as follows:
- Adult (12+) — $30
- Children (3-11 years) — $23
- Children 2 and under — Free
Do Illinois residents receive a discount?
Fees for Illinois residents are as follows:
- Adult (Illinois resident) — $26
- Children (Illinois residents, ages 3-11) — $15
Illinois residents will also be able to visit the museum for free on Tuesdays starting June 23.
