From a Replica Oval Office to Michelle Obama’s Dresses, What’s Inside the Obama Presidential Center

Visitors explore the Obama Presidential Center museum on opening day

The visitors able to secure much-coveted museum tickets for opening day were able to explore exhibits and attractions including an immersive look at election night in 2008, a replica of President Obama’s Oval Office and a display of Michelle Obama's dresses.

As Juneteenth is celebrated across the US, Obama's presidential c

DALLAS (AP) — As people gather across the U.S. to celebrate Juneteenth on Friday, former President Barack Obama’s presidential center will open its doors to the public for the first time. Located on a sprawling campus on Chicago’s South Side, the center for the nation’s first Black president has been designed to inspire people to make the change they want to see in their own communities. It’s the kind of contemplation that also comes as American…

From a Replica Oval Office to Michelle Obama’s Dresses, What’s Inside the Obama Presidential Center

From a Replica Oval Office to Michelle Obama’s Dresses, What’s Inside the Obama Presidential Center Brandis Friedman Thu, 06/18/2026 - 18:34 Laura Chavez While the outside of the Obama Presidential Center is a statement, one could argue it’s what’s on the inside that counts. Earlier this month, WTTW News visited the center for a firsthand look at the exhibits, installations and everything in between. From the moment you set foot in the John Lewi…

Step inside the new Obama Presidential Center in Chicago

The Obama Presidential Center opens this week.