Hours
Mon. to Sat. 10am – 4pm
Sun. Noon – 4pm
Main Location
6500 S. Pulaski Rd.
Chicago IL 60629
New Satellite Location
“Balzekas by the Bean”
Opening on July 11, 2026
172 N. Michigan Ave, Chicago
Contact
773-582-6500
info@balzekasmuseum.org
This program is sponsored in part by the Illinois Arts Council, DCASE through CityArts, Chicago Sister Cities International Vilinius and Hamburg Committees, and the Members and Donors of the Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture. The Museum gratefully acknowledges these sponsors.
This program is sponsored in part by the Illinois Arts Council, DCASE through CityArts, Chicago Sister Cities International Vilinius and Hamburg Committees, and the Members and Donors of the Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture. The beLONGING exhibition is sponsored in part by the Terra Foundation for American Art. The Museum gratefully acknowledges these sponsors.
Extended through September 7, 2026
Tea and Liaudies Šokiai (Traditional Dancing)
Dear Friend of the Balzekas Museum and The Guild, On Sunday, April 19, 2026, we will be sponsoring our annual Spring Fundraiser, “Tea and Liaudies Šokiai”. A wonderful afternoon of great food, refreshing libations, and warm Lithuanian hospitality is planned for all who attend. The festivities will be held in the Balzekas Museum’s Amber […] ...
Lino Printing Workshop
Join us for a hands-on lino printmaking event at the museum! This creative workshop is perfect for beginners and anyone interested in exploring the art of printmaking. Date: Saturday, May 2ndTime: 1:00 – 3:00 PMLocation: Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture6500 S. Pulaski Rd., Chicago, IL 60629 During this session, participants will learn the […] ...
12 Jun 2026
The Sixth World Apostolic Congress on Mercy (WACOM 6) [Vilnius, Lithuania]
The Sixth World Apostolic Congress on Mercy (WACOM 6) will take place in Vilnius, Lithuania, from June 7-12, 2026. The Archbishop of Vilnius, the Most Reverend Gintaras Grušas, extends his personal invitation to attend. “Let’s meet at the Congress in Vilnius – the city chosen by God so that through Saint Faustina and Blessed Michael […] ...
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.
Memorial Giving
Memorialize deceased loved ones who cherished their Lithuanian heritage by donating to the museum, and we will send a confirmation of your gift to the bereaved family.
Buy a ‘Brick’
Purchase an engraved commemorative name plate in your own name or in honor or memory of someone else. Your contribution will be displayed on the Museum’s donor wall.
Visit our Gift Shop
For Lithuanians and Lithuanians at Heart, the Balzekas Museum Gift Shop sells books, amber jewelry, folk art, and souvenirs. All Gift Shop purchases support Museum programs and activities.
Try Our Traditional Lithuanian Recipes
Acknowledgments
The Balzekas Museum gratefully acknowledges its members, private donors, and the above grantors for their support of museum programs and exhibitions.
The beLONGING: Lithuanian Artists in Chicago, 1900 to Now exhibition is funded in part by the Terra Foundation for American Art, the Lithuanian Foundation, Inc., Illinois Arts Council, DCASE through CityArts, and other contributors. See the full list here. The exhibition is included in Art Design Chicago, a Terra Foundation initiated citywide collaboration that highlights the city’s artistic heritage and creative communities.