Welcome To Lithuanian Culture and History
Location
6500 S Pulaski Road
Chicago, IL 60629
Hours
MON – SAT: 10AM – 4PM
SUN: 12PM – 4PM
Featured Events
Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture
Survey: Guided Trip to Lithuania
We are thrilled to share that we are hard at work restarting a new and enhanced experience for our guided tour to Lithuania. If you are interested in participating in the tour, please fill out this survey so we can best tailor this experience for you. Your insights are valuable to us! By filling out this survey you will be put on the waiting list for the official announcement and registration.
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.
Upcoming Events
Šaltibarščiai Cooking Class
Purchase your tickets through Eventbrite here! Join us at the Balzekas Museum’s very own cooking classes where Kipras will take you through how to prepare a classic Lithuanian summertime cold soup; Šaltibarščiai!!! No experience is necessary to participate. Only 10 spots available and it is first come first serve. Tickets are $20 per person […] ...
[Chicago Artopia] Bokyung Byun, Classical Guitar
Recipient of the 2023 Avery Fisher Career Grant, Bokyung Byun enjoys a reputation as one of the most sought-after guitarists of her generation. Bokyung holds the distinction of being the first female winner of the prestigious JoAnn Falletta International Guitar Concerto Competition, where Falletta herself described Bokyung’s performance as “stunning, showcasing her gorgeous tone, immaculate […] ...
[Chicago Artopia] Bokyung Byun Guitar Masterclass
Featuring students from the Chicago area Free admission! Corporate Partners + Sponsors of Chicago Artopia: This program is sponsored in part by grants from the IACA and CityArts as well the donors and members of the Balzekas Museum. ...
[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 […] ...
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.