A Global Center for Change

A rendering of the Obama Presidential Center shows the plaza of the campus.

Located in the heart of the South Side of Chicago

The Obama Presidential Center will be a lively community hub, economic anchor, and beacon of democracy right here on the South Side of Chicago. We are excited to welcome visitors—whether they’re coming from down the block or across the globe—to be inspired, empowered, and connect with each other to create a better future.

An aerial view of the Obama Presidential Center. People are seen on the lawn in the distance.

Community Events
Exhibits
Music
Sports
Workshops
Talks
Library
Tours
Movies and more

The campus

Spanning 19 acres, the campus will feature a fruit and vegetable garden; an athletic, programs, and events facility; a world-class museum; an auditorium; a branch of the Chicago Public Library; and more. Additional programming will also invite visitors—whether they’re coming from down the block or across the globe—to bring change home.

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A rendering of the Ann Dunham Water Garden at the Obama Presidential Center. The center of the picture features a sculpture from artist Maya Lin surrounded by green trees. Arround the sculpture is a paved pathway with a variety of people walking, sitting, standing, and playing. The picture is outdoors and takes place in the daytime.

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A rendering of the entrance of the Eleanor Roosevelt Fruit & Vegetable Garden at the Obama Presidential Center. The entrance is a large sqaure brown wood awning. Surrounding the awning are different plants, vegetables, and trees in green, purple, and pink. In the distance of the image is the Obama Presidential Center Museum Building. Arround the Garden are a variety of people walking and standing.

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A rendering of the Great Lawn at the Obama Presidential Center. The Great Lawn is an outdoor hill area. The picture takes place at dusk. On the Lawn are large green trees. In the image are several people sitting on the lawn staring a a large projected movie screen.

Great Lawn digital rendering with projection screen

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A rending of the greenery at the Obama Presidential Center. People of all ages and skin tones can be seen enjoying the outdoor amenities.

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The museum

A museum that asks you to believe—not just in President Obama’s power to create change, but in your own.

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3D rendering of the Obama Presidential Center Plaza

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