Opening Day
June 19 belongs to everyone. The full campus — including the Museum, the new Chicago Public Library branch, Home Court, and acres of landscaped outdoor spaces — opens its doors. Journey through four floors of exhibits tracing the Obama presidency and the movements that shaped it. Take in sweeping views of Jackson Park and Lake Michigan from the free Sky Room atop the 225-foot Museum tower. Explore public art by Julie Mehretu, Maya Lin, and Richard Hunt. Grab a bite from Chicago's own Chef Cliff Rome. This is not a monument to the past — it is a living destination for anyone who believes something better is possible.
Event Details
Fri, Jun 19 • 9:00am - 5:00pm
John Lewis Plaza
Admission
This event is free. Please bring your confirmation email with your digital ticket(s).
Event Details
Fri, Jun 19 • 9:00am - 5:00pm
John Lewis Plaza
Admission
This event is free. Please bring your confirmation email with your digital ticket(s).
Plan Your Visit
John Lewis Plaza
Named in honor of late civil rights leader Congressman John Lewis, the John Lewis Plaza is a lively and animated outdoor space that welcomes visitors to the Center. The Plaza–which serves as an entry point for the Forum, Museum, and Library buildings–is a dynamic hub built to foster the spirit of community that was central to the legacy and work of Congressman Lewis.
