The Grand Return: Restoring Poland’s Cultural Heritage

Seven paintings by the Brotherhood of St. Luke have been returned to the National Museum in Warsaw, restoring a piece of Poland's cultural heritage. The Polish Museum of America and Loyola University Chicago recently presented a lecture on the return of these paintings, which were commissioned for the 1939 New

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Volunteer’s Day: Celebrating Selfless Service

The Polish Museum of America celebrated Volunteer's Day by honoring their volunteers and inviting interested individuals to join them.

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108th Library’s Anniversary

The PMA Library has been serving the Chicago Polish community since 1915. It holds over 100,000 books in English and Polish, including circulating titles, Polonica, Polish American publishers, Rare Books, and a musical collection. We welcome you to explore our impressive collection at the PMA Library!

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Today we celebrated – World Art Day

Today, April 15th, marks World Art Day, a global celebration of the arts and their essential role in our lives. It promotes creativity, cultural diversity, and freedom of expression while providing an opportunity to reflect on the value and impact of the arts.

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KUL Rector Kalinowski Pays a Visit to PMA

On April 13 Rev. Prof. Mirosław Kalinowski, Rector of the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin paid us a visit after 7 years. He was impressed with the changes and many works in the Museum.

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PNA Visits Jan Zawilinski Exhibition at PMA

PNA Representatives Visit Polish Museum of America to Explore Latest Exhibition on Jan Zawilinski and Life in Chicago

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Łączy Nas Pamięć / Remembering Together

This year as the world commemorates the 80th anniversary of the Uprising on 19 April. POLIN Museum has created various events in a robust program that will span the entire year and focus on this topic.

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Easter Greetings from the PMA

Sending you warm Easter wishes filled with love, health, and happiness. Enjoy this special time with your family and friends! Don't miss out on the fun! Celebrate Easter weekend with us at the PMA this Saturday from 11AM-4PM

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Commemorating the Anniversary of Mieczyslaw Haiman’s Birth

Mieczysław Haiman, the first curator of the Polish Museum of America and a prominent figure in Polish-American history.

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Farewell to our Arts Intern Nia | PMA

Nia Oke-Famakinde is completing her Arts Internship at the Polish Museum of America, cataloging artifacts and artworks to expand the museum's database. She also handles acquisition duties, conducts research, and assists with organizing events and exhibitions.

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