The Nelson Mandela Sky Room provides stunning views of Chicago’s South and West Sides where First Lady Michelle Obama grew up and where President Barack Obama began his political career. Entrance to the Sky Room is enhanced with multiple art installations, and it is free, open to the public, and available for weddings and special events. (Karen Torme Olson/H-F Chronicle)
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The Obama Foundation announced Wednesday, June 24, it will release more Obama Presidential Center Museum tickets amid high demand.

The new ticket release for the museum will include visits from September 2026 through January 2027. The museum is the only ticketed area on campus, with the majority of the campus free and open to the public.

Founding members of The Obama Foundation will receive exclusive presale access beginning July 1, with tickets becoming available to the general public on July 8.

The Nelson Mandela Sky Room provides stunning views of Chicago’s South and West Sides where First Lady Michelle Obama grew up and where President Barack Obama began his political career. Entrance to the Sky Room is enhanced with multiple art installations, and it is free, open to the public, and available for weddings and special events. (Karen Torme Olson/H-F Chronicle)
The Nelson Mandela Sky Room provides stunning views of Chicago’s South and West Sides where First Lady Michelle Obama grew up and where President Barack Obama began his political career. Entrance to the Sky Room is enhanced with multiple art installations, and it is free, open to the public, and available for weddings and special events. (Karen Torme Olson/H-F Chronicle)

“We built the Obama Presidential Center to be a place where people from all walks of life can come together, find inspiration, and leave ready to make a difference — and it’s been thrilling to see that vision come to life every day on our campus,” said Valerie Jarrett, CEO of The Obama Foundation. “The overwhelming interest we’ve seen since opening our doors is a powerful reminder of how much people are looking for spaces that bring us closer together. We’re thrilled to make more tickets available and grateful to our members whose support helps us invest in the next generation of changemakers.”

Membership in The Obama Foundation provides early museum ticket access and exclusive benefits while supporting the Foundation’s mission. Member support helps expand community programming.

For more information on membership or to purchase tickets, please visit obama.org.

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