Origins of the Polish Army Veterans Association in America – Ties to Chicago

Origins of the Polish Army Veterans Association in America - Ties to Chicago, host Halina Misterka.

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Tytus Brzozowski and Polonika Institute visit to Chicago

On November 12 the Polish Museum of America, in cooperation with the Polonika Institute hosted a "Meet the Artist" reception and official exhibit opening of "12 Cities" by Polish artist Tytus Brzozowski.

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Woodrow Wilson anniversary

November 7 marks 105 anniversary of Woodrow Wilson's victory (1913-1917, 1917-1919) as an incumbent presidential candidate for his second term as 28 President of the United States.

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The German Invasion

THE GERMAN INVASION OF POLAND – 82 YEARS AGO TODAY || SEPTEMBER 1, 1939 - SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

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Monte Cassino

On this day we celebrate the 101 Birthday of Pope Saint John Paul II from Poland.

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Roza Czacka

May 15 we remember Roza (Mother Elzbieta) Czacka, b. in 1876 and died on this day in 1961.

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May 15 – St. Sophia Feast day

May 15 we salute a very celebrated name in Poland, Zofia - Zosia! Its origin comes from the Greek ‘sophos’ meaning wise, intelligent.

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PMA Summer intern application

The Polish Museum of America, thanks to its affiliation with the Chicago Cultural Alliance, has secured funding for a NINE WEEK paid position for a Collections Internship.

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OnThisDay in 1939 the New York World’s Fair officially opened

#OnThisDay, April 30, 1939 - 152 anniversary of the oath given by the first US President George Washington - the New York World's Fair officially opened.

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Falcons – book donation

On April 23, we celebrate World Book Day.

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