The Obama Presidential Center,update

 

The Obama Presidential Center’s Grand Opening Celebration started on Thursday with a ceremony that reminded us of the power of hope, but that was only the beginning!  All throughout the weekend, we welcomed neighbors and new friends to the Center for three days of music, laughter, creativity, and togetherness—simple acts of neighborliness and trust-building that make our democracy stronger. Watch our new video to get a glimpse of some of the most magical moments of Grand Opening Week.   Watch now ACROSS CAMPUS A wild rumpus at the Chicago Public Library President and Mrs. Obama surprised kids at the Obama Presidential Center’s branch of the public library for a spirited reading of “Where the Wild Things Are!” Take a look around Chicago Public Library’s newest branch, including the Presidential Reading Room, where we hosted this weekend’s storytime.  Explore the library Music and community on the John Lewis Plaza Dance parties popped up all weekend as DJs and performers took us around the world with West African drumming, Mariachi music, American Indian dancing, and so much more. Have a dance party of your own with our Grand Opening Ceremony playlist! Get the playlist Hands-on activities for all ages From youth sports clinics at Home Court to art workshops like button making and cross-stitch to our inaugural Garden Gatherings, we previewed the types of public programming available at the Obama Presidential Center. Learn more about our upcoming offerings. See what’s on Insider info at Spotlight Story tours Spotlight Stories–15-minute tours highlighting specific campus landmarks and art pieces–started this weekend and will continue Monday-Saturday every week. Check out the schedule and join us for an insider’s perspective on campus landmarks and art pieces. Spotlight Stories See these moments and more in our new video and on our social media. Watch now Contact Us    The Obama Presidential Center | 6001 S. Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, IL © 2026 Obama Foundation