The Polish Pavilion at the 1939 World’s Fair

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The outbreak of World War II on September 1, 1939 prevented the return of exhibits

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Chicago Polonia at the PMA

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There is no lack of photo albums and press clippings, portfolios of drawings (often humorous)

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The Polish Museum of America (PMA), the crown jewel of the Polish-American community established in 1935, is one of the oldest and largest ethnic museums in the United States. Admission:
Adults - $10
Seniors - $8.50
Students - $8.50
Members - $6

  • Art Gallery

    The Stephen and Elizabeth Ann Kusmierczak Art Gallery contains paintings and sculptures spanning 1901-1947. The majority of the collection was originally displayed at the 1939…

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  • PRCUA Social Hall

    Polish Roman Catholic Union of America Social Hall, First Floor

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  • Great Hall

    Sabina P. Logisz Great Hall was originally designed as the auditorium for the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America headquarters. In 1939, it was adapted…

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  • Library

    The Polish Museum of America Library has over 100,000 books in both Polish and English languages on subjects of interest to Polish Americans, including such…

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  • PMA Gift Shop

    PMA Gift Shop is located on the first floor, please be sure to stop by, where you will find items directly from Poland, books on…

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Visit Us

The Polish Museum of America

984 North Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago, IL 60642-4101
(773) 384-3352

Museum & Gift Shop Hours

Friday-Tuesday: 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Last admission at 3:15 p.m.
Wednesday: 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
Last admission at 6:15 p.m.
Thursday: CLOSED

Library Hours

Monday-Tuesday: 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 1:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Thursday: CLOSED
Friday: 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Saturday: 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Sunday: CLOSED

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