The official opening of the Museum took place exactly 86 years ago!

86 years ago today, the Museum opened its doors for the first time in the PRCUA Auditorium. Dignitaries from the Polish government, Polish-American organizations, and Chicago officials were all in attendance to celebrate this momentous occasion!

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42nd Summer Gala – our galleries

After a three-year absence, we were finally able to host an in-person event at Cafe LaCave. Thank you to all of our donors, sponsors, participants and guests who made the 42nd Summer Gala a resounding success.

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Birthday commemoration of the late Stephen Kusmierczak Sr.

Mr. Stephen Kusmierczak Sr. was born on May 23, 1926 in Poland. In 2011, Stephen Kusmierczak Jr. together with his mother, Elizabeth Ann Kusmierczak ceremoniously opened the Fine Arts Gallery in honor of his parents.

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103 anniversary of the League of Nations

On this day 103 years ago, January 25, 1919, the League of Nations was conceived by the Paris Peace Conference.

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The Polish Museum of America celebrates 85 years since its opening…

The Polish Museum of America celebrates 85 years since opening its door to the public.

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Life is art – opening gallery

The exhibition is an illustration of several years of work and an important day in the life of the artist.

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80th anniversary of the Polish Pavilion

Celebrating 80th anniversary of the Polish Pavilion at the New York World’s Fair - Opening Reception of the Exhibition Polish Imagination: The World of Tomorrow.

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Quick Update

On Friday, October 11, the Museum will be open for tours from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm (last admission at 1:15 pm)

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krawczynski collection opening

Elżbieta i Krzysztof Krawczyński Collection Grand Opening – photo gallery

Photo gallery from the opening of a new exhibit of Polish modern art from the collection of Elżbieta and Krzysztof Krawczynski.

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Polonia Goes To War

Polonia Goes To War. An exhibit highlighting

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