Just in time for the 250th anniversary of the United States, the Johnson County Museum’s next special exhibit will be “Everyday Democracy: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness in Johnson County.”

The exhibit opens Saturday, Feb. 7, and closes in early January 2027. The museum is located inside the Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center, 8788 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park.

Here’s how this exhibit is being described: “Democracy isn’t only written in founding documents or decided at the ballot box – it’s lived every day. For 250 years, people in Johnson County have claimed, challenged, and redefined the ideals of “Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.” This exhibit explores how ordinary people shape democracy through their choices, voices, and communities – and asks what role each of us will play in its future.”

Entry to the special exhibit is included with museum admission, which is $6 for adults, $5 for seniors and $4 for children.

Museum hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The museum’s next quarterly free day is scheduled for March 20.

For more information, call 913-826-2787.