Barack Obama's personal touch is deeply embedded within his presidential museum, from its chosen location on Chicago's South Side to the textured stone of its dramatic tower and the striped reading chairs reminiscent of those in his own home.
The Obama Presidential Center will officially open to the general public on Juneteenth, following a celebratory dedication in Chicago. Yet, tens of thousands — including staff families, students, and journalists — have already enjoyed a sneak peek of the nearly 20-acre campus as crews finalize art installations and landscaping.
