Host an Event

The Obama Presidential Center is a global site dedicated to fostering a culture of democracy and positive change. We are excited to offer guests the opportunity to rent key spaces on the campus for private events.

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A rendering of the Obama Presidential Center campus.

Contact

For information regarding event rentals at the Obama Presidential Center, please contact events@obama.org (Opens in a new tab).

Rental Venues

The rendering depicts the interior of the Obama Presidential Center. It shows a spacious area with modern architectural design and ample natural light. Visitors with a range of light to deep skin tones can be seen exploring the exhibits and engaging with interactive displays.
The Museum

An immersive landmark that encourages action and civic participation. Designed to evoke progress, the Museum Building will feature world class art, one-of-a-kind exhibits, and noteworthy venue spaces inspired by the past, present and future of the Obamas.

The Forum

Its numerous collaborative and creative venues are brought to life through inspiring artwork, breathtaking views of Jackson Park, and two stunning courtyards, perfect for any event of your choosing.

The rendering captures the interior of the Obama Presidential Center, showcasing its modern architecture and exhibits. Visitors with a range of ages and skin tones are seen exploring the center's displays and interactive features, surrounded by ample natural light.
The image is a rendering of our Home Court gymnasium. The gymnasium has a wooden floor with basketball court markings and the Obama Foundation logo in blue at center court. The walls of the gymnasium are paneled in wood and light colored metal trusses span the ceiling. The wall furthest from the photo is made of rectangular glass windows. Through the windows you can see Jackson Park. In the gymnasium are people playing on the basketball court, people sitting in seats on the court, and people sitting in bleachers.
Home Court at the Obama Presidential Center

A South Side icon in the making and the largest convening area at the Obama Presidential Center. This glass and metal structure features grand views of the campus, an NBA-regulation size basketball court, and flexible seating able to accommodate a variety of event styles.

Outdoor Venues

A sustainable landscape, brimming with new life and unique opportunities to engage with nature. Outdoor venues on the campus are unlike any on the South Side and will transform Jackson Park into a go-to venue, with global reach and local roots.

A rendering of a movie screening at the Obama Presidential Center Great Lawn. People with a range of ages and light to deep skin tones gather around a screen in the middle of the lawn at dusk.
A graphic rendering of an auditorium at the Obama Presidential Center with wood tiered seating around a stage. People with a range of light to deep skin tones sit around the stage.

Event Rental Brochure

Learn more about The Obama Presidential Center, a first-of-its kind, community driven campus in the heart of Chicago's South Side.

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