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Elie Wiesel Auditorium

Inspired by programming in the East Room of the White House during the Obama Presidency, the Elie Wiesel Auditorium is where the arts and humanities come to life, and dynamic speakers and performers from the South Side of Chicago, across the country, and around the world reach the world.
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What To Do and See In The Auditorium

Talks

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The Legacy of Elie Wiesel 

The work of Holocaust survivor, Nobel Prize winner, author, and human rights activist, Dr. Elie Wiesel is foundational to our understanding of the power of storytelling to incite change. His enduring legacy lives on in the Elie Wiesel Auditorium: a space for people to tell their stories, engage in discourse, and ultimately find solutions to our world's most pressing issues. 

Elie Wiesel

Things To Explore Near The Auditorium 

  • Hadiya Pendleton Atrium

    Named in memory of Hadiya Pendleton, the Atrium is an open and welcoming space that allows us to gather, connect, and better understand the boundless potential that lies within each of us.

  • Tafari’s Kitchen

    Tafari’s Kitchen is a casual dining experience honoring the legacy of former White House chef, Tafari Campbell, the local food traditions of the Obama family, and Chicago. .

Plan Your Visit

  • Getting to the Campus

    Map out your route to our campus before you visit.

  • Museum

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

  • Accessibility

    Check out all of the accessibility options across our campus.

  • Sky Room

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

  • The Shop

    Shop with purpose at the Obama Presidential Center store, where every purchase of curated merchandise and local artisan goods helps to inspire, empower, and connect people to change their world.

  • Programs and Events

    Take a look at the performances, activities, and classes happening across the campus.