Located in Chicago, the Obama Presidential Center is more than a library. It's also a museum and education project to commemorate the presidency of Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United States. It includes community and conference facilities and houses the nonprofit Obama Foundation. Included within the Center is a branch of the Chicago Public Library, and a community athletic facility, within a broad expanse of landscaped public park, gardens, and playground. Read more from Wikipedia

During the final weeks of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert", he aired a segment introducing a special first-look tour of the Obama Presidential Center alongside the former president. They crossed paths at the center again on June 18, 2026, for the venue's grand opening ceremony. During the interview they talked about many topics including extraterrestrials.

A dedication ceremony was held June 18, 2026, followed by its opening to the public on Juneteenth which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. Guests included former Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Joe Biden. Trump, whose feud with Obama long predates his time in the White House, was not invited. The grand opening event also featured a star-studded lineup of performers, including Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen, Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, Common and Christina Aguilera. Key moments from the Presidential Center opening   CNN - June 18, 2026