Enter for the chance* to experience the Grand Opening Ceremony in person and experience this landmark moment! Enter to win

Hope Has A Home

Hope has a home, and it’s time to open the doors. Rooted on the South Side of Chicago, the Obama Presidential Center is a global hub for inspiring, empowering, and connecting people to make change. On this 19-acre campus, you can explore the world-class museum, gather in the library, or relax in the open air. This June, be part of the moment when this center for change comes to life for neighbors across the street and visitors around the world.

Grand Opening Highlights

We’re not planning your standard ribbon cutting. The opening of the Obama Presidential Center will be a celebration of the power of ordinary people coming together to do extraordinary things. From our next door neighbors to our community online, we invite you to celebrate this milestone through a week of moments designed to inspire action on campus and across the world.

  • June 18, 2026

    Be part of history at the Grand Opening Ceremony marking the official unveiling of the Center. Livestream the event or enter for the chance* to experience this once-in-a-lifetime moment in person! Feel the thrill of legendary performances by global icons and powerful remarks from today’s most prominent voices and leaders.

    Enter to win tickets to the Grand Opening Ceremony

  • June 19, 2026

    General public tickets will go on sale in May 2026. Obama Foundation Founding Members get exclusive early access to purchase tickets two weeks before the general public. 

  • June 20-21, 2026

    A free, open-house style weekend with live performances, family-friendly activities, food, art, and storytelling across campus.

    Some experiences will have limited capacity, and details will be shared as plans are finalized—but the spirit is simple: come as you are, and be part of the beginning.

Witness History This June!

Enter for a chance to win two tickets to the Obama Presidential Center Grand Opening Ceremony on June 18, 2026!
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No purchase, payment, or contribution necessary to enter or win. Contributing will not improve chances of winning. Void where prohibited.  Entries must be received by April 5, 2026. One (1) winner will receive two general admission tickets to the Grand Opening Ceremony of the Obama Presidential Center and should winner reside 100 or more miles away from the Obama Presidential Center, a $1,500.00 travel stipend. Promotion open only to U.S. citizens, or lawful permanent U.S. residents who are legal residents of the 50 United States, District of Columbia and Puerto Rico and 18 or older (or age of majority under applicable law). Promotion subject to Official Rules ( https://obama.org/visit/grand-opening/sweepstakes/rules/ ) and additional restrictions on eligibility. Sponsor: Obama Foundation.

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Become a Founding Member of the Obama Foundation and make your mark on history. Inspired by the leadership of Barack Obama, your support powers programs that inspire, empower, and connect changemakers.
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The Campus

The Obama Presidential Center is an awe-inspiring 19-acre campus nestled within Chicago’s historic Jackson Park. Designed to inspire, empower, and connect people to bring change home, the campus features a diverse array of public spaces.
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Museum

The Obama Presidential Museum will tell the story of President and Mrs. Obama and their historic presidency—and how we can all do our part to create change.
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