The DuPage County Historical Museum is looking forward to our new rotating exhibits in 2026. Coming up we have:
- Serving with Honor | This exhibit will open on June 13, exploring the stories of DuPage County Veterans.
- Defining US: The 250th Anniversary of the United States | This exhibit will open on July 15, reflecting on what shaped the United States over the course of its 250 years and its impact on DuPage County.
- Out of the Box: History from Head to Toe | This exhibit will open on September 12, displaying a variety of accessories worn in the past from shoes to headpieces.
August 15 will be the launch of our celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Route 66 in The Mother Road & Iconic DuPage Firsts. This exhibit will be on display through November 14. Visitors will take a ride down memory lane on Route 66. Celebrate the legendary “Mother Road” and the golden anniversary along with other iconic firsts in DuPage County. Learn about the first 18-hole golf course in the United States, the first rails-to-trails conversion, the first public library, and the first shot fired at Gettysburg.
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Contributors for this exhibit include Enjoy Illinois and Discover DuPage.
These exhibits will focus on connecting our local history to the broader American story and examine how DuPage residents identify themselves.
We are excited to share these rich, diverse narratives. We invite visitors to discover new stories and reflect on the shared experiences throughout our history on a national and local level. Visit our website to see our exhibit schedule.
