Welcome to the Ukrainian National Museum of Chicago Web site. Here you will find information on the museum, its collections, visiting and permanent exhibits as well as details about previous and upcoming events hosted at the Museum.

Artists rendition of the Ukrainian National Museum of Chicago.

The Ukrainian National Museum was founded in 1952 as the Ukrainian Museum and Archive. The Museum collections include artifacts of traditional folk arts, such as embroidery, costumes, weavings and wood and metal inlays as well as musical instruments, household utensils, souvenir materials from the Soviet Union, and artwork by Ukrainian immigrants.

Also on display are decorated Easter Eggs—a Ukrainian staple folk art. The oldest designs are called ideograms, but the painted eggs share a common theme: the sun (represented by a tripod); a rose and stars in various patterns. Ukrainian embroidery, a highly developed folk art, is included in the collection. In addition, on display are Ukrainian language books received in donation from immigrants and visitors coming from Europe. A military exhibit and an exhibit dealing with Chicago’s unique Ukrainian community complete the museum exhibits.

To get a sense of the Museum, be sure to check out our virtual tour that allows you to explore the Museum at your own pace.

Whether you have visited the museum in the past, are looking for information on what exists at the museum or have the opportunity to visit us someday, the Museum Web site has something for everyone. We hope you enjoy your virtual museum visit!