Welcome To Lithuanian Culture and History
Location
6500 S Pulaski Road
Chicago, IL 60629
Hours
MON – SAT: 10AM – 4PM
SUN: 12PM – 4PM
Featured Events
Lithuanian Drama Circle [Dramos Ratelis]
How to Perform a Lithuanian Genealogy Search [Free Zoom Class]
Visit our Gift Shop
For Lithuanians and Lithuanians at Heart, the Balzekas Museum Gift Shop sells books, amber jewelry, folk-arts, and souvenirs. All Gift Shop purchases support Museum programs and activities.
Memorial Giving
Memorialize deceased friends and loved ones who cherished their Lithuanian heritage.
Become a Member
All members receive discounts to events, 10% off Gift Shop purchases, and a subscription to the Museum’s popular magazine: the Lithuanian Museum Review.
Buy a Brick
Purchase a brick or make a donation in your own name or in honor or memory of someone else.
Upcoming Events
[Chicago Artopia] Ana Everling, World Music
Welcome into the creative world of vocalist Ana Everling and Brazilian guitarist Edinho Gerber. Influenced by Jazz and contemporary music, they rearrange the music of the world: Balkanic folk, Portuguese fado, Brazilian bossa and boleros of Latin America, while showcasing original music and inventive arrangements. Free Admission! Corporate Partners + Sponsors of Chicago Artopia: This […] ...
Lithuanian Drama Circle [Dramos Ratelis]
Vydūno pjesė ‘Namų ugnelė,’ ir skaitymą režisuos Kęstutis Nakas. Vėl repetuosim bent vieną sykį per Zoom, ir bent vieną sykį gyvai. Jei norėsite dalyvauti, prašau man parašykite. Kaip ir su ‘Vertėju,’ mūsų kolektyvas kol kas “vyresnis,” o rolės jaunesniems, bet mums atrodo kadangi tai pjesės skaitymas o ne pilnas pastatymas, tai yra OK. Tačiau jei pažįstate […] ...
How to Perform a Lithuanian Genealogy Search [Free Zoom Class]
Led by Karilė Vaitkutė Professional Genealogist, Association of Professional Genealogists Member If you are interested in a free and detailed informational course on how to conduct Lithuanian genealogical research, please sign up below and you will be emailed a zoom link close to the meeting date! Click here to sign up through Eventbrite! […] ...
Trail of angels - Angelų Takais Now through December, 2023
An award-winning virtual reality film experience inspired by the work of Lithuanian artist/composer Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis (1875 – 1911). Trail of Angels film viewing is held at the museum. To schedule a viewing, please call the Museum at 773.582.6500 or click the link to reserve tickets. – $35 Space is limited.
This program is sponsored in part by members and donors of the Balzekas Museum, the Lithuanian Foundation, Inc., the Chicago-Vilnius Committee, Sister Cities International, as well as the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events through a CityArts grant. The Museum gratefully acknowledges all contributors.
Bring Some Of Lithuania Back Home
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The Museum Is Supported By
The Balzekas Museum gratefully acknowledges its members, private donors, and the above grantors for their support of museum programs and exhibitions.
Balzekas Museum is funded by the Terra Foundation for American Art. It is part of Art Design Chicago, a citywide collaboration initiated by the Terra Foundation for American Art that highlights the city’s artistic heritage and creative communities. It is also a member of the Chicago Cultural Alliance and the American Alliance of Museums
Opening this September, the “beLONGING: Lithuanian Artists in Chicago, Then and Now” exhibition is partly funded by the Terra Foundation for American Art and the Lithuanian Foundation, Inc. The exhibition is included in Art Design Chicago, a Terra-Foundation-initiated citywide collaboration that highlights the city’s artistic heritage and creative communities.
A special thank you to Art Design Chicago for their extensive support.
THANK YOU – AČIŪ!
COOKING CLASS| PAID EVENT | EDUCATIONAL
Šaltibarščiai Cooking Class
Thur. April 4th, 6:00 PM
Presented by Kipras Varkala, come join us for a fun and interactive cooking class where you’ll learn how to make the traditional Lithuanian cold beet soup, Šaltibarščiai!
