Group Visits

Due to a high volume of requests, and unprecedented demand. We currently are not accepting Self-Guided Group Tours. Please check back soon for future updates. The Obama Presidential Center invites groups of all types—from local community groups and senior tours to student delegations and family reunions—to experience campus together! Your group will embark on a self-guided experience, taking a relaxed walk through the Museum at your own pace, including visits to the Oval Office and the Sky Room. For the most accurate availability and guaranteed admission, tickets must be reserved exclusively through Obama.org. **Self-Guided Tours dates and tickets subject to availability
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Plan Your Group Visit

Groups of 10 or more receive access to personalized booking services and streamlined entry. Group Museum Admission Tickets include timed-entry access to all four levels of the Museum and the Oval Office.

Due to a high volume of requests, and unprecedented demand, we currently are not accepting Self-Guided Group Tours. Please check back soon for future updates, and future waitlist opportunities. 

President Obama and several other people staring at the Power of Words installation located in the Obama Presidential Center Museum. The photo is taken from behind and the people are in the shadows.
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The Center

The Obama Presidential Center aims to inspire, empower, and connect people from around the block or across the world. Groups can explore the 19-acre campus including a Museum that tells the story of the Obamas and spotlights the power of ordinary people coming together to do extraordinary things. Beyond the Museum are dozens of opportunities for guests to explore including outdoor spaces, a public library, a rooftop garden, and more than 25 unique art pieces curated for our campus.
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School Visits

The Center hosts self-guided school visits, open to K-12 educators and students, that invite them to engage with real-world case studies and explore how to bring change home. The Obama Presidential Center Museum is a paid ticketed experience. All schools in Illinois are eligible for free tickets to the Museum exhibitions, pending location or address confirmation and availability.
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Our Neighborhood  

The Obama Presidential Center is rooted in the South Side of Chicago, a community that nurtured the values and spirit of President and Mrs. Obama. It is a vibrant mosaic of history and heritage. Following your visit to the Center, you can immerse yourself in other world-class cultural institutions like the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, the DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center, or Frank Lloyd Wright’s Robie House. Then continue your visit with stops at a local bookstore or award-winning restaurant and end your day with a scenic stroll along the lakefront at Promontory Point.

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Main Court, the Obama Presidential Center’s basketball arena is set up with several long white banquet tables covered with several flower pots.

Host an Event

The Obama Presidential Center was thoughtfully designed to accommodate group gatherings. Flexible event spaces are available for rental.

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Plan Your Visit

  • Getting to the Campus

    Map out your route to our campus before you visit.

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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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Campus Visitor Policy

A few things to know before heading to the Obama Presidential Center.

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