Obama Presidential Center Tickets On Sale!

Tickets for the Museum at the Obama Presidential Center will be available for purchase starting at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, May 6th. The Obama Foundation anticipates high demand and recommends that visitors interested in weekend or summer dates book early, as these are expected to sell out quickly. Visitors can purchase up to nine tickets at a time and should be prepared for a potential wait.

Entry to the museum will be by timed ticket only, and advance online reservations are strongly encouraged to secure a visit. Tickets will be available for dates spanning from June 19 through November 30, 2026. For those seeking future dates, signing up for the Obama Foundation's mailing list is recommended for sale notifications.

General admission is priced at $30 for adults (ages 12 and above) and $23 for children aged 3 to 11. Illinois residents can secure adult tickets for $26 and child tickets for $15 by providing proof of residency. Admission for children aged 2 and under is complimentary. All tickets are intended for personal use and are non-returnable, non-sellable, and non-transferable.

The museum's operating hours are Mondays from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., and Tuesdays through Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Last entry is permitted one hour before closing. General admission grants access to all four museum levels, including the Oval Office replica and the Sky Room.