Post

For locals, the Bridge Lift Viewing at the McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum isn’t just a spectacle – it’s a celebration of what makes Chicago unique. Moveable bridges are woven into the city’s history, enabling our growth, shaping neighborhoods, and serving as a living symbol of Chicago’s resourcefulness. This event offers Chicagoans a rare chance to connect with their city’s past and present. Watch as the bridges that carry our trains, cars, and stories rise up to welcome the boats that fuel our commerce. Inside the Bridgehouse, generations can come together to marvel at a feat of engineering that’s distinctly ours. Whether you’re a lifelong resident or new to the city, attending the Bridge Lift Viewing means showing your pride, fostering local curiosity, and supporting one of Chicago’s most iconic riverfront venues. Join your neighbors in celebrating the movement, ingenuity, and beauty that define our shared home – all at the heart of downtown, in the historic McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum.