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Location

6500 S Pulaski Road 
Chicago, IL 60629

Hours

MON – SAT: 10AM – 4PM
SUN: 12PM – 4PM

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Featured Events

April 2024

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 […]
04 Apr
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Balzekas Museum Of Lithuanian Culture
6500 South Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL, 60629

[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 […]
06 Apr
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Chicago Public Library
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Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture

Survey: Guided Trip to Lithuania

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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.

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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

04 Apr 2024

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 […] ...

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
6500 South Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL, 60629
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06 Apr 2024

[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 […] ...

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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07 Apr 2024

[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. ...

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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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. – $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.  

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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 – AÄŚIĹŞ!

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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! 

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