Welcome To Lithuanian Culture and History
Location
6500 S Pulaski RoadÂ
Chicago, IL 60629
Hours
MON – SAT: 10AM – 4PM
SUN: 12PM – 4PM
Featured Events
Šaltibarščiai Cooking Class
[Chicago Artopia] Bokyung Byun, Classical Guitar
[Chicago Artopia] Bokyung Byun Guitar Masterclass
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.
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; Ĺ altibarščiai!!! 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. ...
Trail of angels - AngelĹł Takais Now through December, 2023
An award-winning virtual reality film experience inspired by the work of Lithuanian artist/composer Mikalojus Konstantinas ÄŚiurlionis (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. – $35Â Space is limited.Â
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. Â
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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.Â
THANK YOU – AÄŚIĹŞ!
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, Ĺ altibarščiai!Â