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    12 Ukrainian Americans
    Steve A.

    Has to be on the list of anyone looking to check out museums in Chicago. It's not among the popular ones but with the events that have happened it's important to go here. The small but very special Ukrainian National Museum is one you have to go to. Check out some art work as well as artifacts. You can find out a lot of information about the country and cultural types of stuff. Because it was close to the anniversary of the invasion, I thought I had to go here. It was a visit to learn about the culture and what is going on. This isn't like a typical museum so be aware of that. For one thing, it's a lot smaller. This is of course located in Ukrainian Village. It's about $10 for admission. Kind of a lot compared to other places but not that bad for others. Has lots of classic art and artifacts. There's a lot about the history of wars and refugees. Come look around and appreciate the history of a country. It's been going through a lot. The history in the museum shows the country has its true culture and will get respect at some time or whenever.

    John B.

    I write admittedly out of ignorance. I like to think of myself as a fairly cosmopolitan person, but I suspect I'm like many Americans that when I found out that Ukraine was under attack, I didn't really have any idea what Ukraine was. I'm old enough to remember the tail end of the Soviet Union, but when the Soviet Embassy became the Russian Embassy in my neighborhood, the other former Soviet states didn't make sense to me. Moreover, I am a product of American public education, which seemed strangely intent to imbue only two messages: America is bad and you should never question the authority of the sort of person who tells you that (and this was twenty years ago). Thankfully I didn't listen very well. Most of us don't even learn Spanish or Mandarin, let alone Ukrainian. Anyway, I came here full of questions. The museum lies across the street from a rather spectacular-looking church where the locals (the entire neighborhood is known as the Ukrainian Village) were doing some sort of Easter ceremony involving blessing food baskets. To get into the museum, note that one has to ring a doorbell. The museum has a few levels. Some were art and history, notably a display of Pyska, which refers to a finely decorated egg. Signs stated not to take pictures, which I abided (at least once I left the entrance hall where I did not see such a sign), but I promise they are fantastically intricate. Other halls focused on Soviet occupation and the famine imposed on the region. In the entrance hall, an artist had produced a variety of wood carvings including one of an echidna for some reason. The museum in total was an eclectic mix. I didn't quite get a comprehensive answer to my search for the story of Ukraine, but I certainly got an interesting experience and some food for thought, and I bought a painted wooden version of the Pyska to go.

    Eddie U.

    This is my chosen loca museum for the month of May and I am really happy that I got a chance to come this beautiful sunny day. I got a chance to learn a great deal about the history of the Rus and culture. Everyone who were staff treated us so politely and personal. Needless to say, I support your cause and the work you are doing to bring awareness and share the love of your people.

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    Ida D.

    Such a gem in Ukrainian Village! I was exploring the neighborhood during the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend and there happened to be a veteran parade. An 80-year-old Veteran recommended this museum to us and I'm so glad we came. It is a $5 donation as entrance and the museum curator/ worker was so nice and friendly! She introduced us to the painting exhibitions on the first floor and gave us a background on the painters. She then led us upstairs and told us about the painting process of the Easter eggs and the various artworks. I'd highly recommend checking out this place if you're in the area. Super friendly people and a great learning experience about the Ukrainian immigrant community here in Chicago.

    Lex B.

    Know nothing about Ukrainian history? Me neither. But I went to this museum and now I know a little more. And the visit inspired me to do some more of my own research. While reading about the hunger strike led by college students in 1990, it was interesting to listen to a volunteer talking about how she was 16 at that time and her experience of it. Great little gem in Ukrainian Village!

    We went to the Ukrainian National Museum yesterday but had to leave early for an event, but we found it so interesting we actually went back today to take more time to read all of the displays. We found it intriguing, the similarities with other indigenous cultures in terms of the beading and intricate colorful traditional clothing. The process of tinting and decorating eggs was fascinating. I enjoyed reading about the pagan history of Easter eggs and the original spiritual meanings of the different decorating motifs. We also learned a lot about their genocide and repeated attempts by other European powers to colonize them and to take away their power and dignity. This is a culture I know very little about, but as one can see, there is still lots that can connect us.

    Katherine A.

    Beautiful collection of true treasures. I came for the Pysanky but enjoyed so much more. Many displays are open so you can look very close. The staff are encouraging and eager to share their expertise. There is a parking lot available too! Take a quick walk across the street to see a stunning church or go around the corner to the Ukranian Modern Art Museum as well. For more Pysanky.... www.instagram.com/katherine_alexander_art

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    A wonderful and informative museum with very friendly and helpful staff who are happy to answer all your questions. Highly recommended!

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    Terrific exhibits. From the Easter eggs to the historical displays, this place is very inviting and informative. Check it out!

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    The Pysanky (easter eggs) from the different regions and the embroidery and beautiful.

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    4.7
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    My husband and I visited the Art Institute of Chicago on 6/6…read more During our visit, we got to see the Korean National Treasures: 2000 Years of Art exhibit. We spent a lot of time in the Modern Art wing. There is so much to see and experience there. We were there for a few hours, but I'd say you really need a whole day if you want to attempt to see everything.

    A visit to The Art Institute was a perfect way to spend a rainy Chicago morning. I arrived just as…read morethey were opening their doors at 11AM on a Friday, bought my ticket on my phone as the already formed line outside made their way in (don't worry, it moved extremely fast), and was inside roaming around in no time. While I love to roam around museums aimlessly and without much a plan, I knew I only really wanted to spend about 2 hours here. I grabbed a pamphlet, downloaded the museums free app and strolled with a bit of intention. This is a really incredible museum and I got to see so many famous works for the very first time: American Gothic, Nighthawks, and A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte just to name a few! It was not too crowded or busy at all and the security and staff were all so friendly and helpful. In just under two hours, I saw all of the pieces I was hoping too, while also spending lots of time just wandering around. I absolutely recommend a visit!

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    Museum of Contemporary Art - Chicago

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    3.9
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    Finally visited this River North museum during my return to Chicago. Since I wasn't a CHI/IL…read moreresident, the adult ticket price was $22, however you can also opt for the Pay As You Wish option, which is essentially Suggested Donation. While the museum is 4 floors, the exhibits weren't as plentiful. The 1st floor is basically their cafe. The 2nd and 4th floors are prob the floors with more artwork. The 3rd fl felt like an "in-between" floor. Thankfully, the Yoko Ono exhibit was on display, which featured several interactive activations, like a Wish Tree or writing on a wall, which were fun. Their Museum Shop also spans from floors 1-2. I wouldn't say that this museum has the popular artists. The overall artworks are a mix of abstract, photography, and mixed media. I wouldn't recommend it as a "Must See" for tourists, personally. However, I'm an art enthusiast and still thought it was a decent museum to walk through. Perhaps opt for the Suggested Donation for this one.

    I loved my experience! I really appreciate the free Tuesday nights for Illinois residents. That's…read moresuch a treat! Beautiful museum with multiple floors, excellent customer service, plenty of comfortable seating, cool gift shop, and a cafe and restaurant too. It has everything I need! The vibes are good here. I enjoyed all the floors and saw an impressive variety of art. I also wanted to see the Yoko Ono exhibit and I really enjoyed it. I appreciated how interactive it was. There were a few writing stations with activities, such as writing about your mom and taping it to the wall, and writing a wish on a tag and tying it to the wish tree. One room was blue and there were blue markers available and people were encouraged to add to it. Fabulous venue!

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    This was the most wonderful experience! I highly recommend it if you're in Chicago. It's located in…read morethe Willis Tower, so if you're going to the Skydeck it's a quick little jaunt over before or after. I wasn't sure what to expect, and it ended up being so much better than I imagined! All the people working were friendly, knew what they were doing, and helped us have the best experience we could have. I loved every part of it, and it was awesome tying in all the senses to color! The tasting one was so fun, I ended up guessing mine right! I think my husband and I had the most fun with the partner drawing activity, that's a keepsake for sure, haha! Other faves were the poem and balloon exhibit and of course, the ball pit. We came with our 6 year old nephew but I think the adults had more fun than he even did! It was fun to let loose and be a kid again. I was thankful for all the fun photo ops, it made it easier to get great pics without having our phones out the whole time. The only bummer was the ice cream. We paid $1 per person for it and it was just one tiny little ball with a wooden spoon, and I could taste the spoon more than the ice cream.

    The Woman in the photo is a current employee at the Color Factory in Chicago…read more She made our experience TERRIBLE As soon as we walked into her location inside the ball area she greeted us rudely and spoke to our kids as if she didn't want to even be there. She does NOT like this job and does NOT know how to speak to children or treat them. It was our child's birthday with all her friends from school and kept rolling her eyes at them to the point where I finally approached her and told her the way she is talking and behaving in front of children is unacceptable Please get this girl proper training She is NOT cut for a job around kids Rudest employee I've ever met

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