The Obama Presidential Center
Jackson park, Chicago, IL 60615
Presidential History
Officially opened in June 2026, the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago features a museum, library, gardens, and more—inviting visitors to connect, learn, and be inspired to create change.
The Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, honoring the nation's 44th President, is a vibrant community hub, economic anchor, and symbol of democracy. Spanning 19 acres, it features a world-class museum, auditorium, public library branch, garden, and athletic and event spaces. Designed to inspire and empower visitors from near and far, the Center invites everyone to connect, engage, and take action. It’s more than a tribute—it’s a call to believe in your power to create change.
What's happening nearby...
Christmas Around the World & Holidays of Light at The Museum of Science and Industry
Museum of Science and Industry • Nov 07 – Jan 03
Explore rich holiday traditions from around the globe while creating your own traditions with loved ones this season.
Read more about Christmas Around the World & Holidays of Light at The Museum of Science and Industry
Christkindlmarket Chicago
Under the Picasso • Nov 20 – Dec 31
The smell of roasted nuts, fresh pretzels, bratwurst, and hot spiced wine, the sound of music, and the glimmer of sparkling Christmas ornaments, all in a…
Read more about Christkindlmarket Chicago
Lincoln Park ZooLights
Lincoln Park Zoo • Nov 20 – Jan 03 @ 4:30PM
Enter a winter wonderland illuminated by the laughter of children and more than one million lights at Lincoln Park Zoo’s annual ZooLights.
Read more about Lincoln Park ZooLightsYou might also be interested...
South Shore Cultural Center
Chicago
The South Shore Cultural Center with castle-like interior and grandiose ballrooms, ornate chandeliers and ample meeting space includes a 65-acre park and surrounding grounds, a golf…
Read more about South Shore Cultural Center
Hyde Park Neighborhood
Chicago
Barack Obama lived in the Hyde Park neighborhood during the late 1980s, when he worked as a community organizer. For the inside scoop on Hyde Park,…
Read more about Hyde Park Neighborhood