4 things to know about Obama's new presidential museum

Key Points:

• The Obama Presidential Center in Chicago's South Side opens to the public on Juneteenth, featuring a nearly 20-acre campus that includes a museum tower, library, basketball court, and picnic areas reflecting former President Barack Obama's personal and political life.
• The museum is the first fully digital presidential museum, offering interactive exhibits such as a life-sized Oval Office replica and displays on key moments from Obama's presidency, with an emphasis on community engagement and personal reflection.
• Visitors can view Michelle Obama's iconic ballgowns and even touch fabric swatches, adding a unique, tactile element to the museum experience.
• The center incorporates many personal touches from the Obamas, including a professional-grade basketball court, a garden designed by Michelle Obama, and art installations honoring civil rights figures and literary icons.
• Admission costs $30, the highest among U.S. presidential museums, but much of the campus remains free to public access, including outdoor spaces, a library, and the tower's top floor with panoramic city views.