The Passing of Bohdan “Billy” Matusiak
It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that Larissa Matusiak's beloved husband, Bohdan (Billy), has passed away. Bohdan passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, after a brief but severe illness. Larissa, our Sunday & festival volunteer, has always...
The passing of Nicholas (Mykola) Mishchenko on March 29, 2025.
Mr. Mishchenko, was a cornerstone of our Museum community. After retiring, he served on the Museum's Board of Directors and generously devoted his time and passion to organizing the Museum's archival materials. He was also instrumental in initiating the creation of a...
UNM names Zachary Dmyterko to the role of Executive Director in December 2024
The Ukrainian National Museum, 2249 W. Superior St., named Zachary Dmyterko to the role of Executive Director in December 2024. The grandson of Ukrainian refugees who came to the United States after World War II, Dmyterko, 29, grew up in the suburbs but has been a...
UNM and Many Ukrainian Village Buildings Vandalized with “Russian Aggressor Symbol of Death”
Watch ABC Chicago News Video If anyone recognizes this individual please contact the Chicago Police Departent.
Third President of Ukraine and Former First Lady Visit UNM
On Monday September 18th the Third President of Ukraine Victor Yuschenko and the former First Lady Kateryna Yushchenko visited the Ukrainian National Museum. It was our honor and privilege to host such important guests. They were given a tour by Museum staff and after...
CELEBRATION OF UKRAINIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY
IN CELEBRATION of UKRAINIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY JOIN THE COMMUNITY FOR RAISING OF THE FLAG of UKRAINE on AUGUST 24th and THE MEGA MARCH UKRAINE! on AUGUST 26th (See Details Below)
UNM is Looking fo a Museum Director
The Ukrainian Museum is looking for talented individual to fill the role of Museum Director. For more information go the Careers section of the website.
Ukrainian National Museum’s 70th Anniversary – Seven Decades of Memories and Inspiration
EXHIBIT Opening – October 14, 2022, 7:00 p.m. Ukrainian National Museum’s 70th Anniversary Seven Decades of Memories and Inspiration Admission: $10.00 October 14, 2022 – December 3, 2022 "Only those people who value their historic past and preserve evidence of...
UNM was honored to welcome a special guest from Ukraine
Friday, July 15, 2022, the UNM was honored to welcome a special guest from Ukraine, the Olympic and World Champion in Greco-Roman wrestling, a parliamentarian in Ukraine's Verkhovna Rada since 2019 - Zhan Beleniuk !!! NBC, ABC, and WGN-TV were also here to record...
