Former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama welcome community members in the Hope and Change lobby on opening day at the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago June 19, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)
Former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama, who returned to Chicago last week, welcomes former presidents Joe Biden, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush, Chicagoans and longtime supporters for a dedication ceremony of the Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park on June 18, 2026. A ticketed watch party for the public is also taking place along the nearby Midway Plaissance.
Former President Barack Obama holds a baby as he and former first lady Michelle Obama greet community members in the Hope and Change lobby before they walk through the museum at the Obama Presidential Center on June 19, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)Amir Robinson, 9, of Bronzeville, rolls down the hill on the grounds of the Obama Presidential Center on June 19, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)Reginald Cathey, left, and Tina Cathey, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, laugh after Tina made a basket during a basketball obstacle course at Home Court on opening day at the Obama Presidential Center on June 19, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)Former President Barack Obama plays the air guitar after the ensemble performance during the opening of the Obama Presidential Center, June 18, 2026, in Chicago’s Jackson Park. From left are: John Legend, Bruce Springsteen and former first lady Michelle Obama. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama embrace Stevie Wonder after his performance at the Obama Presidential Center dedication ceremony, June 18, 2026. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)Former Vice President Kamala Harris dances to Marc Anthony alongside Doug Emhoff, Nancy Pelosi, Gov. JB Pritzker, Sen. Tammy Duckworth and others during the opening of the Obama Presidential Center on June 18, 2026, in Chicago’s Jackson Park. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)Guests attend the Obama Presidential Center opening ceremony, June 18, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)Former President Barack Obama smiles alongside Sasha, Malia and Michelle Obama during the opening of the Obama Presidential Center on June 18, 2026, in Chicago’s Jackson Park. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)A Chicago police officer dances to the music of Stevie Wonder at the conclusion of the Obama Presidential Center opening ceremony on June 18, 2026. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)Eddie Vedder performs alongside students during the opening of the Obama Presidential Center on June 18, 2026, in Chicago’s Jackson Park. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)Former President Barack Obama stands during the opening of the Obama Presidential Center on June 18, 2026, in Chicago’s Jackson Park. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)Letitia Dennis, of Park Manor, tears up as she stands with her granddaughter, Tatum Horton-Tucker, 4, as they listen to Jennifer Hudson sing the national anthem during the watch party for the opening ceremony of the Obama Presidential Center, at Midway Plaisance Park in Hyde Park on June 18, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)Former President George W. Bush momentarily jumps in with the Roots near the end of the Obama Presidential Center dedication ceremony, June 18, 2026. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)Former President Barack Obama jokes with former first lady Michelle Obama as Bono and The Edge perform during the Obama Presidential Center dedication ceremony, June 18, 2026. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)John Legend and Chrissy Teigen arrive at the Obama Presidential Center dedication ceremony, June 18, 2026. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)Former Presidents Joe Biden, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton bow their heads in prayer alongside their wives Jill Biden, Laura Bush and Hillary Clinton during the opening of the Obama Presidential Center on June 18, 2026, in Chicago’s Jackson Park. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)Christina Aguilera performs during the opening of the Obama Presidential Center on June 18, 2026, in Chicago’s Jackson Park. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)Former President George W. Bush listens during the opening of the Obama Presidential Center on June 18, 2026, in Chicago’s Jackson Park. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)Ariel Bettis, of Pullman, listens to former President Barack Obama speak during the watch party on the Midway Plaisance in Hyde Park for the grand opening ceremony of the Obama Presidential Center on June 18, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)Stevie Wonder performs during the opening of the Obama Presidential Center on June 18, 2026, in Chicago’s Jackson Park. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)Guests listen as former President Barack Obama speaks during the Obama Presidential Center opening ceremony, June 18, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)Former President Barack Obama speaks at the Obama Presidential Center dedication ceremony, June 18, 2026. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)Bono greets former President George W. Bush during the opening of the Obama Presidential Center, June 18, 2026, in Chicago’s Jackson Park. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)Former President Barack Obama, with former First Lady Michelle Obama and their daughters, laugh as family friend and Obama Foundation Chair Marty Nesbitt takes the stage wearing a tan suit during the Obama Presidential Center opening ceremony, June 18, 2026. Obama wore a tan suit during his presidency, causing controversy among conservative politicians. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)Bono, center, listens as former President Barack Obama speaks during the Obama Presidential Center opening ceremony, June 18, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)Bono and The Edge perform during the opening of the Obama Presidential Center on June 18, 2026, in Chicago’s Jackson Park. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)Bruce Springsteen performs “Land of Hope and Dreams” during the opening of the Obama Presidential Center, June 18, 2026, in Chicago’s Jackson Park. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)Former President Barack Obama plays air guitar to the music of Stevie Wonder at the conclusion of the Obama Presidential Center opening ceremony, June 18, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)Former President Barack Obama hugs his wife, former first lady Michelle Obama following her speech during the Obama Presidential Center dedication ceremony on June 18, 2026. At right is former Secretary of State Hilary Clinton. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)U2 frontman Bono performs during the Obama Presidential Center dedication ceremony on June 18, 2026. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)Former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama share a moment during the Obama Presidential Center dedication ceremony on June 18, 2026. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)People watch as former President Barack Obama speaks during the watch party for the grand opening ceremony of the Obama Presidential Center at Midway Plaisance Park in Hyde Park on June 18, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)Former President Barack Obama watches a performance along with his daughters Sasha, left and Malia during the Obama Presidential Center dedication ceremony on June 18, 2026. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)Former first lady Michelle Obama speaks during the Obama Presidential Center dedication ceremony on June 18, 2026. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)Former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama dance to the music of Stevie Wonder during the opening of the Obama Presidential Center on June 18, 2026, in Chicago’s Jackson Park. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)Former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama are introduced during the Obama Presidential Center dedication ceremony on June 18, 2026. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)Former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama take the stage behind their daugthers during the opening of the Obama Presidential Center on June 18, 2026, in Chicago’s Jackson Park. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)Marlene Snipes, left, and Margaret Pulley dance to music before the Obama Presidential Center's grand opening ceremony watch party at Midway Plaisance Park in Hyde Park on June 18, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)Jessica Nettles, of Anaheim Hills, California, listens to former President Barack Obama speak during the watch party for the grand opening ceremony of the Obama Presidential Center at Midway Plaisance Park in Hyde Park on June 18, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)Pamela Carter, who is celebrating her birthday, holds a Barack Obama doll as she waits to enter Midway Plaisance Park for the Obama Presidential Center's grand opening ceremony watch party in Hyde Park on June 18, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi speaks with former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot at the Obama Presidential Center dedication ceremony on June 18, 2026. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)Comedians and talk show hosts Stephen Colbert, left, speaks with Conan O’Brien ahead of the dedication ceremony at the Obama Presidential Center on June 18, 2026. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker arrives at the Obama Presidential Center on June 18, 2026. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)California Gov. Gavin Newsom arrives at the Obama Presidential Center dedication ceremony on June 18, 2026. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)Pod Save America hosts and former Obama administration officials Jon Favreau, Dan Pfeiffer and former Special Advisor to the President David Axelrod arrive at the Obama Presidential Center ahead of the dedication ceremony on June 18, 2026. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)Former White House Chief of Staff Bill Daley and Chicago Cubs owner Tom Ricketts talk ahead of the dedication ceremony at the Obama Presidential Center on June 18, 2026. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)Civil rights leader Andrew Young, center, at the Obama Presidential Center on June 18, 2026. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)Actor Quinta Brunson, center, speaks with Chicago City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin at the Obama Presidential Center on June 18, 2026. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)Guests arrive for the Obama Presidential Center dedication ceremony, June 18, 2026, in Chicago's Jackson Park. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)Guests arrive for the Obama Presidential Center dedication ceremony, June 18, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)Police officers on bicycles patrol the perimeter ahead of the Obama Presidential Center dedication ceremony on June 18, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)Barbie Chapman talks with a relative upon arrival to the Obama Presidential Center dedication ceremony on June 18, 2026. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)Workers set up chairs at the Obama Presidential Center ahead of the dedication ceremony on June 18, 2026. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)Members of the media prepare for their broadcasts ahead of the Obama Presidential Center dedication ceremony on June 18, 2026. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)Valerie Jarrett, CEO of The Obama Foundation is interviewed ahead of the Obama Presidential Center dedication ceremony on June 18, 2026. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)Workers set up chairs at the Obama Presidential Center ahead of the dedication ceremony on June 18, 2026. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)Workers set up chairs at the Obama Presidential Center ahead of the dedication ceremony on June 18, 2026. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)Members of the media prepare for their broadcasts ahead of the Obama Presidential Center dedication ceremony on June 18, 2026. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
