Naper Settlement's "We the People: Naperville and the American Story" exhibit remains open at 523 S. Webster St. through December 2026.

The museum promoted the exhibit on X on Sunday, Oct. 4, noting it is still on view. The exhibit traces American democracy from 1776 to the present, connecting national milestones with stories of Naperville residents who played a part.

"We the People" opened during a free Presidents' Day celebration on Monday, Feb. 16, as part of Naper Settlement's year-long USA 250 Celebration. The celebration marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. According to a museum press release, the USA 250 programming includes more than 30 educational events, with teacher workshops, escape rooms and lectures among them.

What's inside

Visitors can explore the founding documents on an interactive table, then try two games: "Declaration vs. Constitution" and "Can You Pass the Citizenship Test?"

A separate hands-on station lets visitors test telecommunications technologies from the 1800s to the present, tracing how Americans' tools for communication changed over two centuries.

Among the rarely seen artifacts on display is the desk of Dick Locher, the Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist. The exhibit page also highlights Naperville residents who left their mark on local and national history and invites visitors to discover how the city's landscape was shaped over time.

Plan your visit

Naper Settlement sits on 13 acres near downtown Naperville and the Riverwalk. The exhibit is included in regular museum admission. No separate ticket is required.

The museum has not published a specific closing date beyond December 2026. Admission pricing and exhibit-specific accessibility accommodations were not listed in available materials. Families can check current hours and pricing at napersettlement.org.