In Memory of Jerzy Filus
On behalf of the Polish Museum of America, we bid farewell to our lifetime member, Jerzy Filus.
Painting Chopin: 10th Chopin in the City Festival at the PMA
On February 22, the Polish Museum of America hosted a very special event as part of the 10th anniversary of the Chopin in the City Festival – “Painting Chopin.”
Ash Wednesday
On February 18, we observe Środa Popielcowa (Ash Wednesday), a day that begins the season of Lent in the Catholic tradition. For many in the Polish community, it is a time of reflection, humility, and spiritual preparation leading up to Easter.
PMA hosts workshop for Bartlett High School students
On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, the Polish Museum of America hosted a workshop for a class of freshmen from Bartlett High School.
Presidents’ Day 2026
On Monday, February 16, we celebrate Presidents’ Day in the United States – a federal holiday honoring the leaders who have served the nation, including George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
Fat Thursday Visit from Milwaukee Seniors
Visitors from Milwaukee spent Fat Thursday in Chicago exploring Polish culinary traditions, visiting Paczki Café and Staropolska, and discovering the rich collections of the Polish Museum of America before continuing to St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish.
Happy Valentine’s Day from the PMA!
On Valentine’s Day, we think about love in all its forms – romantic love, but also love of family, heritage, language, and homeland.
Fat Thursday at the PMA
On February 12, we celebrate Fat Thursday (Tłusty Czwartek), a beloved Polish tradition marking the last Thursday before Lent. On this day, tables across Poland are filled with pączki – rich, pillowy doughnuts traditionally filled with rosehip jam, plum preserves, or custard – and other sweet treats.
Deputy Prime Minister Radosław Sikorski and Ministry of Foreign Affairs Delegation Visit the PMA
The Polish Museum of America welcomed Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland, Radosław Sikorski, together with an official delegation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and representatives of the Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Chicago. The visit included meetings with
Visit of the Polish Territorial Defence Forces to the PMA
On February 3, the Polish Museum of America had the honor of welcoming a distinguished delegation of the Polish Territorial Defence Forces (WOT), accompanied by representatives of the U.S. Army.
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About our museum
The Polish Museum of America (PMA), the crown jewel of the Polish-American community established in 1935, is one of the oldest and largest ethnic museums in the United States.
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