Garden Gatherings

Garden Gatherings bring people together in the Eleanor Roosevelt Fruit and Vegetable Garden to explore wellness, creativity, and community. Through music, hands-on activities, and shared experiences, these gatherings invite neighbors and visitors to connect with one another and discover what’s growing at the Obama Presidential Center.
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Summer Highlights

This summer, we got hands-on in the garden—exploring seasonal plants, transforming botanical materials, saving seeds for future generations, and learning time-tested ways to preserve food and make the harvest last longer.

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Location

Fruit and Vegetable Garden

Garden Gatherings take place in the Fruit and Vegetable Garden, which is accessible by elevator from the parking garage. Outdoor gathering spaces at the Center have accessible paths connecting the space to nearby buildings and restrooms.

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Plan Your Visit

  • Getting to the Campus

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  • Museum

    Explore the remarkable story of President Obama and Michelle Obama and those who inspired their journey.

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  • Sky Room

    Head to the top of the Museum and take in stunning views of the West and South Sides of Chicago. 

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  • Accessibility

    Check out all of the accessibility options across our campus.

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  • Dining

    Nourish your soul (and stomach) with our dining options brought to you through a collaboration between Bon Appétit Management and Chicago’s own Chef Cliff Rome. 

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  • Shop

    Take home exclusive merchandise inspired by the city of Chicago, the Obamas’ legacy, and the Presidential Center campus. 

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