If you’re planning to visit the Museum at the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago this summer, you can start purchasing tickets online beginning tomorrow morning.
Tickets will go on sale on Wednesday, May 6, at 9 a.m. on the presidential library’s website. However, the Obama Foundation has warned that tickets for weekends and during the summer are expected to sell out quickly.
According to CBS News, you can buy up to nine tickets at a time.
While the Obama Foundation anticipates a wait for ticket purchases, your spot in the online queue will be saved once you log in. Given the expected demand, the foundation recommends that potential visitors consider alternative dates and times in case their first choice is already sold out.
Tickets will be available for purchase from June 19 through November 30, 2026.
General admission tickets cost $30 for adults (ages 12 and above) and $23 for children aged 3 to 11. However, Illinois residents can get a discount if they provide proof of residency with a valid photo ID—tickets will be $26 for adults, and $15 for children. Entry is free for children aged 2 and under.
All entries will require timed tickets, and visitors are strongly encouraged to reserve their tickets online in advance of their visit.
You can sign up for the Obama Foundation’s mailing list to receive notifications about when tickets for future dates will go on sale.