A unique look into the fascinating history and culture of Lithuania. The bottom floor is filled with artifacts documenting the history and culture. The upper floor is a more contemporary account of the lives of Lithuanian, and other Baltic state, immigrants and the effects of World Wars one and two. Well worth your time if you are at all interested in the history of the region, American immigration or the World Wars.
This museum rocks!!! So much interesting and valuable information on Lithuania before and during the 2 great world wars Staff was extremely helpful and nice even got to meet the guy who started it all!! Very nice guy! Totally recommend this place to anyone!!!
As a descendant of Lithuanians, I have long been fascinated by Lithuanian culture and traditions. Keeping alive the many histories: the early tribes, medieval Lithuania, Vilnius as a Jewish center of scholarship, the Napolean era, the Nazis and the Soviets, and the often tough life Lithuanians faced if they emigrated - this is critical. After 20 years of interest in Lithuania, I was fortunate to be able to visit this important museum, the only one of its kind in North America.Besides exhibits on all the eras of Lithuania history, there is a large collection of art and a great childrens museum. They also have the largest genealogical library outside of Lithuania.
It was great the peple that work there good sence of humor and very helpful, the store was also good very interesting things
This place is a hidden gem on the South Side and should definitely be visited more often. Is it Museum Campus worthy? Big no. But what makes this place interesting is the glimpse it gives you of Lithuanian Chicago, of which few outside that community are aware.
Found it very interesting. Knew very little about Lithuania and their culture until I visited this museum. Was pleased with the visit. Thank you!
An amazing collection of artifacts dating back a few hundred years! A true gem!
Went to.aldernan Marty Quinn office upstairs from museum
Stanley Balzekas and the Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture is a fixture in the Lithuanian community. If youre Lithuanian-American and want to check out your heritage and culture, this is surely the place!!
WE LOVE IT