The Obama Presidential Center is set to open this summer after several years of development, and residents of Illinois will have the chance to visit for free!
As part of the Illinois Free Days program, Illinois residents will enjoy complimentary admission to the Presidential Center Museum every Tuesday.
Visitors are strongly encouraged to reserve their tickets in advance, as demand is expected to be high and the center’s capacity will remain unchanged for other days.
According to the center’s website, free tickets will become available for purchase in May, coinciding with the start of general ticket sales.
Illinois residents can visit for $0
Residents must present a valid Illinois driver’s license, state ID, or a Chicago CityKey card at the ticket desk to verify their residency.
If you do not have an Illinois ID, you can establish your residency by providing a valid photo ID along with one of the following documents:
- An Illinois lease
- An Illinois library card
- An Illinois student ID with a photo
- An Illinois utility bill
- An Illinois work ID and a check stub
For Illinois residents visiting on days other than the free days, the ticket prices are $26 for adults and $15 for children ages 3 to 11. For those residing outside of Illinois, the ticket prices are as follows:
- Children 2 and under — Free
- Adult (Ages 12+) — $30
- Child (Ages 3–11) — $23