Obama Presidential Library to open to public Juneteenth weekend
The $850 million center in Chicago's Jackson Park will open after years of construction delays. Officials extended an invitation to critics to tour the facility.
bleedingcool.comThe Obama Presidential Library will open to the public Juneteenth weekend on a 19.3-acre campus in Chicago's Jackson Park. The $850 million project documents the life and presidency of former President Barack Obama. Construction faced multiple delays and cost overruns.
Initial estimates placed the price at $300 million. A federal judge dismissed a 2022 lawsuit from a local group that claimed construction disrupted the historic park.
Invitation extended to critics Obama Foundation CEO Valerie Jarrett told USA Today on June 3 that the center would welcome critics to view the facility. "Judge for yourself," Jarrett said during a preview event. " The campus includes a basketball court, picnic area, playground, auditorium, classroom spaces, cafe and sledding hill.
Obama Foundation Vice President of Public Engagement Josh Harris told the Associated Press the center is a "safe space for people to come...
design criticisms Museum admission is set at $30, making it the most expensive presidential library. Officials have faced criticism over the 225-foot stone tower design and the extended timeline. The White House has not responded to a request for comment on the invitation.
