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Taking the kids: And visiting the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago

The center offers hands-on exhibits, a giant slide and child-friendly spaces as families look for a cultural outing with free admission for many visitors.

  • The Obama Presidential Center opened on Chicago's South Side, becoming the country's first presidential museum situated in a community park space welcoming families for interactive experiences.
  • Former First Lady Michelle Obama explained at the opening that the center is 'about making it a place that welcomes people' in the neighborhood where she grew up.
  • Guests can explore a full-scale Oval Office replica and an exclusive exhibit featuring the Obama family's dogs, Bo and Sunny, narrated by voice actor Cree Summer.
  • The center ensures broad community access by offering free admission for Illinois residents and active-duty military, supporting its goal to serve local educators and families.
  • Visitors can utilize Bloomberg Connects digital guides to explore the campus while organizers encourage guests to share questions and feedback, fostering ongoing engagement with the center's mission.
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Taking the kids: And visiting the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago

Sometimes, don’t you wish you were a kid again?

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