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Obama Presidential Center to Open on Juneteenth in Chicago
The $850 million Obama Presidential Center features a museum, athletic complex, and public spaces to support community growth and leadership development, officials said.
- June 19 will mark the public opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, following a dedication ceremony on June 18, as confirmed by the Obama Foundation.
- The Obamas chose to build a community-centered center instead of a traditional presidential library, visiting all 77 Chicago community areas amid delays and costs rising to at least $830 million.
- Featuring a world-class museum and library, the 20-acre campus includes a Chicago Public Library branch, sweeping green spaces, Home Court with an NBA regulation-size court, and an interactive Oval Office replica.
- Organizers say most grounds will be free while the museum requires time-ticketed entry; the opening is expected to boost Chicago’s economy amid criticism over Jackson Park, lawsuits, and gentrification, with living presidents attending but excluding President Donald Trump.
- A community celebration at the Obama Presidential Center begins June 19 with public access, following a June 18 dedication, and tickets go on sale in May.
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