Obama's new presidential museum, by the numbers
Summary
The Obama Presidential Center will open on June 19 in Chicago, featuring a museum with campaign and presidential items. The campus also includes a basketball court, library, playground, and gardens.Key Facts
- The project costs about $850 million, paid for by private donations, rising from an initial $350 million estimate.
- The museum tower is 225 feet (70 meters) tall and sits on nearly 20 acres (8 hectares).
- Around 600,000 people are expected to pay to visit the museum each year, with up to 1 million visiting the free outdoor areas.
- The public library on site has approximately 3,500 books personally chosen by the Obamas.
- There are 440 campaign buttons on display from Obama’s previous elections.
- The center features 28 pieces of art made by 30 different artists.
- One beehive is part of the gardens, supporting the campus landscaping.
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