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Your next opportunity to secure Museum tickets for the Obama Presidential Center is coming up!  Mark your calendar for Wednesday, September 9 at 10 a.m. CT when we’ll release Museum tickets for November 1-30, 2026 and February 1-28, 2027. If these dates don’t work for you, don’t worry–we update ticket availability on the second Wednesday of every month.  Demand for Museum tickets is high and inventory is expected to sell quickly. Please read the tips below to make your ticketing experience as smooth as possible.   HOW TO BOOK TICKETS   Fair entry: You can enter the waiting room anytime before 10 a.m. CT on September 9. When the sale opens, everyone in the waiting room will be randomly assigned a place in line. Joining hours early does not give you an advantage over joining a few minutes before 10 a.m. CT. Your spot in line: Once the sale opens, you’ll see your estimated wait time. If your wait time is longer than one hour, it is unlikely tickets will be available when it’s your turn to purchase. You will be notified when current availability sells out.  Real time availability: Museum tickets are sold on a timed-entry basis. We recommend having a few alternative dates and times for your party’s visit.  Check out: You have ten minutes to check out and secure up to nine tickets. Routine maintenance: Please note select exhibits may be temporarily closed for routine care, conservation, and rotation of artifacts January 4 to February 26, 2027. MORE RESOURCES Museum Tickets See information about pricing and answers to frequently asked questions. Learn more → Discounted Tickets Learn about special offers for Illinois educators, activity-duty military, veterans, Chicago first responders, and more. Learn more → Illinois Free Days Prepare to book free Museum admission offered to Illinois residents every Tuesday.  Learn more → Campus Experience Tour Additional inventory for this comprehensive 90-minute tour of campus, which includes a Museum ticket, will be available on September 9 at 10 a.m. CT. Learn more → The Museum Experience Explore the dynamic exhibits that tell the story of the Obamas and the promise of democracy.  Learn more → Contact Us  The Obama Presidential Center | 6001 S. Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, IL © 2026 Obama Foundation