The Obama Presidential Center is set to open on Juneteenth, June 19, with a dedication ceremony scheduled for June 18 in Chicago's Jackson Park. The announcement came from former President Barack Obama and the Obama Foundation.
Key Takeaways
The Obama Presidential Center will open to the public on Juneteenth in Chicago's Jackson Park. The center features a world-class museum, interactive exhibits, and green spaces.
- Opening ceremony set for June 18 with public access starting June 19
- Features include an NBA regulation-size basketball court and an interactive replica of the Oval Office
- Spanning 20 acres in Jackson Park, the $850 million center includes several buildings, playgrounds, and a museum tower
- Community input was integral to the design process
The center will feature a world-class museum, an interactive replica of the Oval Office, sweeping green spaces filled with public art, and an NBA regulation-size basketball court known as Home Court. Additionally, it includes a new branch of the Chicago Public Library.
Former President Obama expressed his gratitude to the South Side community in a video released Saturday: "Thank you for raising Michelle, for welcoming me as one of your own and for lifting up our family every step of the way."
The sprawling 20-acre campus includes several buildings, playgrounds, and a 225-foot museum tower. The design process involved community input from all 77 Chicago community areas.
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