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The Polish Museum of America
984 N. Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago, IL 60642-4101
Telephone: (773) 384-3352
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Welcome to the Polish Museum of America!

Treasure of Polonia

Friday through Wednesday: The Museum opens at 11:00 A.M.

Friday through Tuesday: The Library opens at 10:00 A.M.

Wednesday the Library opens at 1:00 P.M.

HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING...

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President and Director of the PMA

The Polish Museum of America needs your help. Please click here
for an important message from President, Maria Ciesla, and Director, Jan Lorys.

QUICK VIEW OF UPCOMING EVENTS

February 18 - "Secrets of Love" Recital

February 19 - PALA Open House

March 5 - Pulaski Day Celebration at the Museum!

March 18 - Opening Polish Arts Club Exhibit

March 31 - Pisanki & Palm Weaving Workshops


Please Note: Email correspondence to the Museum is not continuously monitored during weekdays and not monitored at all on weekends. There may be delays in responding to your inquiries. Your understanding is appreciated.


Note on contacting museum personnel

Museum Staff availability varies throughout the day.  Other than Museum Operations, most staff arrive after 9:00 a.m.  If you want to contact Museum Operations, for example, to schedule a tour, please call extension 206 between 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.  After 11:00 a.m., when the Museum opens to the public, Operations staff may be occupied with visitors, either in the Museum or the Gift Shop.  It may not be possible at those times for Operations staff to take a call.  Also, please note that Director Lorys cannot be reached at extension 206; Please do not leave voice mail for him on that extension.  Thank you for your understanding.

Posted: Monday, September 26, 2011

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Chairman Drobot's letter to gordon gee

In a speech in January of this year Mr. E. Gordon Gee, President of Ohio State University, made some disparaging remarks about Polish people.  The Museum's Chairman, Mr. Joeseph Drobot, Jr. responded with a letter to Mr. Gee.  Click here to read that response.  Mr. Gee's reply will be available on this website in the near future.

Posted: Thursday, February 2, 2012

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Posting of visa waiver bill numbers and links

Those interested in seeing the Visa Waiver for Poland Bills may do so at the following links provided courtesy of Representative Quigley's office:

Posted: Thursday, February 2, 2012

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Constitution day art contest

The 13th annual Polish Constitution Day Art Contest is announced.  For more details and entry form click here.

Posted: Wednesday, February 1, 2012

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Press release: jewel osco will sponsor pulaski day scholarships

Open to high school seniors and college students.  Five $1000 scholarships will be awarded.  For more information click here.

Posted: Tuesday, January 31, 2012

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press release: Polish American Librarians association

Invitation to Polish American Librarians Association Open House February 19, 2012

Posted: Thursday, January 19, 2012

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Fundraiser for the Alex Blaszczuk Trust

An afternoon of art, live music, food and drink.  A raffle and fine art auction will be held to benefit Alex Blaszczuk.

Sunday January 22, 2012 - 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
 

Posted: Thursday, January 19, 2012

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Representative quigley visits poland for the second time

Representative Quigley, 5th District Illinois, visited Poland for the second time, January 17, 2012.  Click here for the Official Press Release.

Posted: Wednesday, January 18, 2012

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museum art collections page updated

Thanks to visitors from Goshen Indiana this week, I was alerted to the fact that I had neglected to update this page with the new Art Gallery information.  This has been corrected.  We appreciate the feedback from these individuals and encourage other visitors to report problems or errors on this website.

Posted: Friday, January 6, 2012

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museum is acknowledged in "chicago gallery news"

The Museum's new Kusmierczak Gallery is acknowledged in the publication "Chicago Gallery News."  You may visit their website at

http://www.chicagogallerynews.com

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happy new year to all our visitors and patrons!

Posted: Tuesday, January 3, 2012

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Wishing you harmony and love this Christmas and peace and joy in the New Year.

 

Thank you for your support in 2011. You are always warmly welcomed here.

 

The Polish Museum of America

 

The PMA and Library will be closed on December 23, 24, 25, and 26 and December 31, January 1 and 2.

We will be open for your convenience on December 22nd (10-2) and 29th.

Update Posted: Thursday, December 22, 2011

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the museum will be open on thursday, december 29

Due to the holiday closing on December 26, the Museum will be open to the public on Thursday, December 29.  Bring you family and friends to see our beautiful Christmas exhibit!  Photo Gallery

Update Posted: Monday, December 5, 2011

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Gift shop tshirt gallery

Update Posted: Monday, December 19, 2011

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Press release: representative quigley calls for poland to be included in the visa waiver program

Update Posted: Friday, December 9, 2011

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chicago boxer visits the Museum on december 6, 2011

Chicago area boxer, Polish-American Andrzej Fonfara, visited the Museum on December 6, 2011 to be introduced to members of the community.  He was warmly received by those attending the press conference.  Click here for photos of the event.  Andrzej's next bout will be at the UIC Pavillion on December 16, 2011.

Update Posted: Friday, December 9, 2011

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RESULTS OF THE PUBLIC CONTEST OF THE

STEPHEN AND ELIZABETH ANN KUSMIERCZAK ART GALLERY

We are pleased to announce the results of the contest organized on the occasion of the dedication and opening of the permanent gallery of Polish Inter War art named in honor of Stephen and Elizabeth Ann Kusmierczak.  We received nine correctly filled out coupons.  The winner of the drawing is Mr. Ted Zelinski of Springfield, Illinois.  In addition to our congratulations, the winner will receive an autographed copy of the bi-lingual guide to the holdings of the Polish Museum of America.

The work of art that received the most votes as the most beloved was “Summer” by Irena Pokrzywnicka. 

We thank all the participants of the contest and encourage all of you to participate in the next edition of contest.  We will publish the results on December 6, 2012.  In the meantime, please visit the Polish Museum of America!

 

Update Posted: Tuesday, December 6, 2011

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information on the museum sponsored trips to poland in 2012

Update Posted: Tuesday, November 29, 2011

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The Mission of The Polish Museum of America, an integral part of the dynamic mosaic of Polish life in Chicago, is to promulgate the rich cultural history of the Polish people by collecting, preserving, interpreting, and displaying materials related to this heritage; and to integrate these resources into appropriate programs, activities, and exhibitions that enrich the intellectual and artistic lives of all members of society.
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