Chicago History Museum Independence Day Celebration
Date & Time
Sat Jul 04 2026 at 09:30 am to 04:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Chicago History Museum | Chicago, IL
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The Chicago History Museum hosts a civic-minded Independence Day celebration on Saturday, July 4th in honor of America's 250th birthday!Explore the museum's remarkable collections tracing Chicago's history from the Great Fire of 1871 to the Civil Rights movement, explore the city's role in American history, and participate in special July 4th programming celebrating America 250.
ADMISSION: Included with general admission to the museum.
🆓 FREE for Illinois residents!
The Chicago History Museum (CHM) is one of the country's finest regional history museums, with collections spanning 400 years of Chicago and American history. Special exhibitions include:
• Chicago's role in American independence and democracy
• The city's immigrant history and diverse communities
• Chicago's contributions to American culture, music, and architecture
Located in Lincoln Park, adjacent to the Lincoln Park Zoo and Nature Boardwalk, the museum is easily accessible by CTA (Clark/Division stop, #22 Clark bus). Make a full day of it with a visit to the nearby Lincoln Park Zoo (free!) and a picnic along the lakefront.
Event Location
Chicago History Museum, 1601 N Clark St, Chicago, United StatesEvent Host
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