Entries for a chance to win two tickets to the Obama Presidential Center Grand Opening Ceremony are now closed.

Livestream the Grand Opening Ceremony

Entries closed for the chance to win two tickets to the Grand Opening Ceremony on June 18, 2026, but the ceremony will be available to stream online for everyone, everywhere! Stay tuned for how to watch the legendary performances by global icons and powerful remarks from today’s most prominent voices and leaders.

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Grand Opening

The Center is a global hub for change, and its unveiling belongs to everyone. From our next door neighbors to our community online, we invite you to celebrate this milestone through a host of events designed to inspire action on campus and across the world.
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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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