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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Chicago History Museum staff and Guild members visit the Polish Museum of America

The Polish Museum of America collaborated with the Chicago History Museum for a program showcasing Polish history and culture, including a visit to Holy Trinity Polish Catholic Church and a tour of the museum's collections.

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Our Pisanki Workshop 2023!

The Polish Museum of America's Easter egg decorating workshops drew in both children and adults to learn traditional Polish techniques in a fun and friendly atmosphere. The event was a great success, with plans to continue next year.

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Polish Academy of Sciences Archives Director Visits PMA

Dr. Hanna Krajewska, Director of the Archives of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Warsaw, visited the Polish Museum in America twice during her stay in Chicago.

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Polish Language Schools: A Tour of Our Museum’s Collection and Exhibits

Academy of Polish Language and Culture (Akademia Języka Polskiego i Kultury im. Marszałka J. Piłsudskiego) and Nicholaus Copernicus Polish School (Polska Szkoła Mikołaja Kopernika) – thank you for your interest in Polish history, culture, and language.

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Exploring the Enigmatic World of Čiurlionis’ Paintings

The Polish Museum of America staff visited the Lithuanian Youth Center to experience an immersive VR animation based on Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis' paintings. Čiurlionis has special ties to Poland and the exhibit closes on May 31.

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Happy International Women’s Day!

Happy International Women's Day! Celebrate with us by visiting our museum and discovering the inspiring stories of trailblazing women who have changed our world.

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Pulaski Day 2023 – virtual celebration

Illinois celebrates Pulaski Day on March 6 in honor of Brigadier General Casimir Pulaski, a Polish officer who played a crucial role in the American Revolution.

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Chopin in The City: Art, Music, and Talent Galore!

During the 7th Chopin in the city festival, the audience was blown away by the talent of The Latin Music Project and Annabelle Shaw, and it was truly an event to remember.

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A Day of Cultural Exchange

Today, the Polish Museum of America hosted the students, teachers, and parents of the Polish-American Humanistic Academy and the Czesław Miłosz Polish School.

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