Museum Pre-sale Tickets

Your support makes this possible.
Starting April 21, Obama Founding Members and Friends of The Obama Foundation have exclusive early access to purchase tickets to the Obama Presidential Center Museum. As a valued member of our community, your support is what brings the Presidential Center to life. Because of you, the Center will be a living hub for hope and democracy where leaders will convene to learn, collaborate, and return home equipped to drive meaningful change in their communities.
Pre-Sale Ticket Frequently Asked Questions
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On the morning of April 21, you will receive an email with a private, non-transferable presale link. The email you receive will provide specific details on directions to purchase your tickets. If you are a Founding Member and do not receive an email by 12 p.m. CT on April 21, please call 773-900-0044 for assistance.
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Respective groups may reserve up to 6 or 9 tickets. Additional tickets or reservations for groups of 10 or more will be available starting May 6.
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Our campus is large, therefore we recommend that you arrive 30 minutes prior to your scheduled entry time to the Museum. If you are more than 10 minutes late, we may be unable to honor your entry time.
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All guests require a ticket to enter the Museum, however children 2 and under will receive a free ticket. You may reserve free tickets for children under 3 during checkout.
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You may purchase tickets for dates between June 19, 2026 through November 30, 2026. Future dates will become available in the coming months and Founding Members will receive ongoing presale access.
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Registrants who are Illinois residents may reserve tickets for Illinois Free Days (every Tuesday) during pre-sale. In order to reserve tickets for Illinois Free Days you must have selected a Tuesday time slot, have Illinois Resident ticket(s) in your cart and then you will be prompted to provide your zip code. Upon arrival at the Museum, each Illinois Resident ticket holder will be asked to show proof of residency. Please explore our Illinois Free Days page for more information.
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Entry to the Museum is by timed-ticket entry only. Visitors, however, are welcome to come to the campus and explore dozens of free opportunities including the Playground, the Library, several outdoor spaces, and select programs.
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The Obama Presidential Center campus does have a parking garage. Admission to the parking garage is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Parking is not included with the price of Museum admission.
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For additional information and general inquiries about ticketing such as accessibility or hours of operation, please review our Museum FAQs.

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Getting to the campus
Map out your route to our campus before you visit.

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

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

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

Accessibility
Check out all of the accessibility options across our campus.

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





