Welcome to the Museum!

HOURS

Our hours are 11:00a.m.–4:00p.m. Friday–Wednesday. We are closed every Thursday as well as major holidays.

The Museum has several areas where it exhibits its collections.

Opening of The Polish Museum of America, 1937 (photo: Władysław Różański)

Paderewski Room: The Paderewski Room is on the second floor at the top of the entry stairs on the left, across from the PRCUA offices. Our extraordinary repository of memorabilia documenting the multi-faceted career of Ignacy Jan Paderewski (1860–1941) is on display here. Many consider this the highlight of our historical collections.
Entry Stairwell: The Entry Stairwell leading up to the Entry Hall contains a permanent exhibit of art by Polish and Polish-American artists. Ask a guide about the historical significance of these works.
Entry Hall: At the top of the Entry Stairwell, to the left, is the Entry Hall where the Museum Guides await you. You will also find brochures, sculptures, paintings and other items of interest on display here.
Maritime Room: If you turn right at the top of the Entry Stairwell, you'll find the Maritime Room at the end of the hall. Artifacts representing “Poland on the Sea” can be found in this gallery. (Don't miss the Gift Shop on your way there!)

70th Anniversary of the opening of The Polish Museum of America, Sept. 14, 2007 (photo: J. Siegel)

Great Hall: The largest room in the Museum is the Sabina Logisz Great Hall, so named in memory of Sabina Logisz. In this grand space you'll discover our largest paintings, military artifacts, folk crafts and costumes, memorabilia of famous Poles, such as Pope John Paul II, Helena Modrzejewska (Modjeska), Casimir Pulaski and Thaddeus Kosciuszko, and perhaps the most glorious large-scale stained glass you will ever see. The Great Hall also hosts many of our public functions and gatherings, and may be available for rental to community groups with relationships to the Polish community (please call for details).
Kings' Room: Tucked away in a nook off the Great Hall is the Kings' Room. Learn more about the Polish kings of yore here.
Art Gallery: The Stephen and Elizabeth Ann Kusmierczak Art Gallery is on the fourth floor of the building above the Entry Hall. This Art Gallery was completely renovated in 2011, thanks to the generous support of Stephen Kusmierczak, and exhibits significant works of art by Polish artists from the pre-WWII period. Spend some time in this serene and beautiful space to contemplate the works of Szukalski, Kossak, Styka and others.