Overview
- A four-day rollout will start with a June 18 dedication at John Lewis Plaza, followed by a public opening on June 19 and community celebrations June 20–21.
- The Obama Foundation has hired 170 employees who begin training next week and is recruiting 75–100 volunteer ambassadors.
- Museum tickets will be available in May, while large portions of the campus will be free to access, including a playground, a Chicago Public Library branch and a forum for public programming.
- All past presidents will be invited to the opening events, though President Trump is not on the guest list for the Juneteenth opening.
- The foundation estimates about 600,000 visitors annually and anticipates a boost for South Side neighborhoods.