When does the Obama Presidential Center open?
According to a release from organizers, the grand opening festivities will take place from June 19-21, with a “free, open-house-style weekend commemorating this incredible milestone.”
“These opening days are a preview of how the campus will be activated year-round to inspire, empower, and connect us all to bring about change,” a release from the center read. “The campus is free and open to the public, and we want you there to bring it to life.”
Details about the weekend festivities have not been fully released, but early releases indicated there will be live entertainment, pop-up food stations, “fan zones” with appearances from professional teams in Chicago and their mascots, face painting, storytime and other family-friendly activities.
Officials noted that while the campus will be open to all, tickets to the museum are sold out for the opening weekend.
In addition to the grand opening, there will also be a ceremony held on June 18.
“The response to our Grand Opening Ceremony Official Watch Party on the nearby Midway Plaisance has been incredible, and requests for tickets for the in-person community gathering are now closed,” the center said. “You can still be a part of this historic moment from anywhere in the world. We will broadcast the entire ceremony live Thursday, June 18 so you can tune in from anywhere!”
The former president and former first lady Michelle Obama are both expected to come to Chicago for the grand opening.
