Obama Presidential Center Opens to the Public on Juneteenth in Chicago's Jackson Park
6001 S Stony Island Ave
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- The Obama Presidential Center officially opened its doors to the public today, June 19 — Juneteenth — on Chicago's South Side in Jackson Park.
- Following yesterday's star-studded Grand Opening Ceremony, the 19-acre campus is now open to all.
- The campus at 6001 S. Stony Island Ave. is open daily from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. and is free to explore.
- A free Grand Opening Weekend Celebration is taking place today at John Lewis Plaza from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with community programming, music, and activities. Campus activities are first-come, first-served.
- The Museum is open today from 1 to 8 p.m. Tickets are $30 and available at tickets.obama.org. Entry is by timed ticket only. Museum tickets for the Grand Opening Weekend are sold out, but future dates are available.
- Free Grand Opening Weekend celebrations continue Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at John Lewis Plaza.
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Free Grand Opening Weekend celebrations continue Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at John Lewis Plaza.
The Home Court basketball facility is open daily from noon to 8 p.m. The Chicago Public Library branch on campus is also open today.
The Museum is open today from 1 to 8 p.m. and requires tickets for entry. Tickets for Opening Weekend are already sold out.
A free Grand Opening Weekend Celebration is taking place today at John Lewis Plaza from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Activities are first-come, first-served.
The Obama Presidential Center is now open to the public today on Juneteenth! The campus at 6001 S. Stony Island Ave. Is open daily from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. The campus area is free and open to all.
Live user video shows a crowd watching Michelle Obama deliver remarks.
A large crowd watches an outdoor performance at the grand opening ceremony stage.
The Grand Opening Weekend continues Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Campus activities are first-come, first-served.
Museum tickets are sold out for the Grand Opening Weekend. Visitors are encouraged to plan a future museum visit.
The Obama Presidential Center opens to the public tomorrow, Friday, June 19 — Juneteenth — from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a free, open-house style event.
The ceremony was livestreamed globally, with ticketed guests watching on a big screen at Midway Plaisance Park near the Center.
Former Presidents Joe Biden, George W. Bush, and Bill Clinton attended the ceremony alongside Barack and Michelle Obama, who delivered remarks.
The Obama Presidential Center held its Grand Opening Ceremony today, June 18, with a star-studded lineup including Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, Bono, and more.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 6001 S Stony Island Ave.
A Citizen user shows video from the grand opening ceremony of the Obama Presidential Center. The event began at 11:00 a.m. on June 18, 2026.
Incident reported at 6400 S Stony Island Ave.
Go LIVE on Citizen to share the atmosphere, festivities and activities across the Obama Center campus!
Free Grand Opening Weekend celebrations continue Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at John Lewis Plaza.
The Home Court basketball facility is open daily from noon to 8 p.m. The Chicago Public Library branch on campus is also open today.
The Museum is open today from 1 to 8 p.m. and requires tickets for entry. Tickets for Opening Weekend are already sold out.
A free Grand Opening Weekend Celebration is taking place today at John Lewis Plaza from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Activities are first-come, first-served.
The Obama Presidential Center is now open to the public today on Juneteenth! The campus at 6001 S. Stony Island Ave. Is open daily from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. The campus area is free and open to all.
Live user video shows a crowd watching Michelle Obama deliver remarks.
A large crowd watches an outdoor performance at the grand opening ceremony stage.
The Grand Opening Weekend continues Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Campus activities are first-come, first-served.
Museum tickets are sold out for the Grand Opening Weekend. Visitors are encouraged to plan a future museum visit.
The Obama Presidential Center opens to the public tomorrow, Friday, June 19 — Juneteenth — from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a free, open-house style event.
The ceremony was livestreamed globally, with ticketed guests watching on a big screen at Midway Plaisance Park near the Center.
Former Presidents Joe Biden, George W. Bush, and Bill Clinton attended the ceremony alongside Barack and Michelle Obama, who delivered remarks.
The Obama Presidential Center held its Grand Opening Ceremony today, June 18, with a star-studded lineup including Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, Bono, and more.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 6001 S Stony Island Ave.
A Citizen user shows video from the grand opening ceremony of the Obama Presidential Center. The event began at 11:00 a.m. on June 18, 2026.
Incident reported at 6400 S Stony Island Ave.
Go LIVE on Citizen to share the atmosphere, festivities and activities across the Obama Center campus!
Free Grand Opening Weekend celebrations continue Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at John Lewis Plaza.
The Home Court basketball facility is open daily from noon to 8 p.m. The Chicago Public Library branch on campus is also open today.
The Museum is open today from 1 to 8 p.m. and requires tickets for entry. Tickets for Opening Weekend are already sold out.
A free Grand Opening Weekend Celebration is taking place today at John Lewis Plaza from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Activities are first-come, first-served.
The Obama Presidential Center is now open to the public today on Juneteenth! The campus at 6001 S. Stony Island Ave. Is open daily from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. The campus area is free and open to all.
Live user video shows a crowd watching Michelle Obama deliver remarks.
A large crowd watches an outdoor performance at the grand opening ceremony stage.
The Grand Opening Weekend continues Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Campus activities are first-come, first-served.
Museum tickets are sold out for the Grand Opening Weekend. Visitors are encouraged to plan a future museum visit.
The Obama Presidential Center opens to the public tomorrow, Friday, June 19 — Juneteenth — from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a free, open-house style event.
The ceremony was livestreamed globally, with ticketed guests watching on a big screen at Midway Plaisance Park near the Center.
Former Presidents Joe Biden, George W. Bush, and Bill Clinton attended the ceremony alongside Barack and Michelle Obama, who delivered remarks.
The Obama Presidential Center held its Grand Opening Ceremony today, June 18, with a star-studded lineup including Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, Bono, and more.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 6001 S Stony Island Ave.
A Citizen user shows video from the grand opening ceremony of the Obama Presidential Center. The event began at 11:00 a.m. on June 18, 2026.
Incident reported at 6400 S Stony Island Ave.
Go LIVE on Citizen to share the atmosphere, festivities and activities across the Obama Center campus!
Free Grand Opening Weekend celebrations continue Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at John Lewis Plaza.
The Home Court basketball facility is open daily from noon to 8 p.m. The Chicago Public Library branch on campus is also open today.
The Museum is open today from 1 to 8 p.m. and requires tickets for entry. Tickets for Opening Weekend are already sold out.
A free Grand Opening Weekend Celebration is taking place today at John Lewis Plaza from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Activities are first-come, first-served.
The Obama Presidential Center is now open to the public today on Juneteenth! The campus at 6001 S. Stony Island Ave. Is open daily from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. The campus area is free and open to all.
Live user video shows a crowd watching Michelle Obama deliver remarks.
A large crowd watches an outdoor performance at the grand opening ceremony stage.
The Grand Opening Weekend continues Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Campus activities are first-come, first-served.
Museum tickets are sold out for the Grand Opening Weekend. Visitors are encouraged to plan a future museum visit.
The Obama Presidential Center opens to the public tomorrow, Friday, June 19 — Juneteenth — from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a free, open-house style event.
The ceremony was livestreamed globally, with ticketed guests watching on a big screen at Midway Plaisance Park near the Center.
Former Presidents Joe Biden, George W. Bush, and Bill Clinton attended the ceremony alongside Barack and Michelle Obama, who delivered remarks.
The Obama Presidential Center held its Grand Opening Ceremony today, June 18, with a star-studded lineup including Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, Bono, and more.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 6001 S Stony Island Ave.
A Citizen user shows video from the grand opening ceremony of the Obama Presidential Center. The event began at 11:00 a.m. on June 18, 2026.
Incident reported at 6400 S Stony Island Ave.
Go LIVE on Citizen to share the atmosphere, festivities and activities across the Obama Center campus!
Free Grand Opening Weekend celebrations continue Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at John Lewis Plaza.
The Home Court basketball facility is open daily from noon to 8 p.m. The Chicago Public Library branch on campus is also open today.
The Museum is open today from 1 to 8 p.m. and requires tickets for entry. Tickets for Opening Weekend are already sold out.
A free Grand Opening Weekend Celebration is taking place today at John Lewis Plaza from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Activities are first-come, first-served.
The Obama Presidential Center is now open to the public today on Juneteenth! The campus at 6001 S. Stony Island Ave. Is open daily from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. The campus area is free and open to all.
Live user video shows a crowd watching Michelle Obama deliver remarks.
A large crowd watches an outdoor performance at the grand opening ceremony stage.
The Grand Opening Weekend continues Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Campus activities are first-come, first-served.
Museum tickets are sold out for the Grand Opening Weekend. Visitors are encouraged to plan a future museum visit.
The Obama Presidential Center opens to the public tomorrow, Friday, June 19 — Juneteenth — from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a free, open-house style event.
The ceremony was livestreamed globally, with ticketed guests watching on a big screen at Midway Plaisance Park near the Center.
Former Presidents Joe Biden, George W. Bush, and Bill Clinton attended the ceremony alongside Barack and Michelle Obama, who delivered remarks.
The Obama Presidential Center held its Grand Opening Ceremony today, June 18, with a star-studded lineup including Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, Bono, and more.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 6001 S Stony Island Ave.
A Citizen user shows video from the grand opening ceremony of the Obama Presidential Center. The event began at 11:00 a.m. on June 18, 2026.
Incident reported at 6400 S Stony Island Ave.
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The racists are madddd😭
Trump is pissed off because Chicago is doing better things than he is
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For some of the usual suspects to not care, they sure made sure to jump in with their comments. 🤣
Why yall so mad??😅
The racists are madddd😭
Trump is pissed off because Chicago is doing better things than he is
😆🤣😂
For some of the usual suspects to not care, they sure made sure to jump in with their comments. 🤣
Why yall so mad??😅
The racists are madddd😭
Trump is pissed off because Chicago is doing better things than he is
😆🤣😂
For some of the usual suspects to not care, they sure made sure to jump in with their comments. 🤣
Why yall so mad??😅
The racists are madddd😭
Trump is pissed off because Chicago is doing better things than he is
😆🤣😂
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For some of the usual suspects to not care, they sure made sure to jump in with their comments. 🤣
Why yall so mad??😅
The racists are madddd😭
Trump is pissed off because Chicago is doing better things than he is
😆🤣😂