Reviews of Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture (Museum)

Rt Wl

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 children's museum. They also have the largest genealogical library outside of Lithuania.

Anthony Kirchikov

An amazing collection of artifacts dating back a few hundred years! A true gem!

Erica White

The staff are helpful and social, I had pleasant conversations with many of them while walking through the exhibits. If you are interested in Baltic history, WII, or the Cold War, this museum offers a great perspective.

Jonathan Sánchez Leos

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.

Timotiejus Sevelis

Stanley Balzekas and the Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture is a fixture in the Lithuanian community. If you're Lithuanian-American and want to check out your heritage and culture, this is surely the place!!

Edward Duszak

Went to.aldernan Marty Quinn office upstairs from museum

Yinereth Medina

It was great the peple that work there good sence of humor and very helpful, the store was also good very interesting things

Michael Buksas

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.

Ethan Klentz

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!!!

Dan McFalls

Found it very interesting. Knew very little about Lithuania and their culture until I visited this museum. Was pleased with the visit. Thank you!

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