Summer Gala Reminder: Reserve Your Tickets Today!
A friendly reminder that the 46th Annual Polish Museum of America Summer Gala will take place on Friday, June 12, 2026, our most important annual fundraiser supporting the Museum’s operations. This year’s Gala celebrates Polish American contributions to 250 years of American Independence.
Revisiting Comic History with Mary Ann Stickler-Krupa
The Polish Museum of America had the pleasure of hosting Mary Ann Stickler-Krupa and her husband during a recent visit to the Museum. Mary Ann’s father was comic artist Julian S. Krupa, creator of the comic strips for the comic book “Przygody Ryszarda” (1936), which she generously donated to the
Happy Polish Mother’s Day!
On May 26, we celebrate Polish Mother’s Day – a day to honor not only mothers, but also grandmothers, guardians, mentors, and all maternal figures who offer care, support, wisdom, and love across generations.
Honoring Memorial Day
On Monday, May 25, we observe Memorial Day - a federal holiday dedicated to honoring the men and women of the United States Armed Forces who lost their lives in military service. Originally established after the Civil War as “Decoration Day,” the holiday became a national day of remembrance for
Museum storage modernization 2026
The Polish Museum of America is pleased to announce that the museum storage modernization project which started in January 2024 continues in 2026 which is the final year. This project is co-financed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland.
82nd Anniversary of the Battle of Monte Casino
On May 18, 2026 we celebrate the 82nd anniversary of the Battle of Monte Cassino – on this day, we honor the courage and sacrifice of the soldiers of the Polish II Corps who fought under the command of General Władysław Anders.
Representatives of Ministry of Culture and National Heritage Visit the PMA
On May 15, the Polish Museum of America was honored to welcome Deputy Minister Marek Krawczyk of the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage, accompanied by Assistant Wiktoria Durka, as well as Izabella Kosiba from the Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Chicago.
Happy Mother’s Day!
Happy Mother’s Day! The Polish Museum of America celebrates the vibrant architects of our families—mothers. You are the heartbeat within our museum walls and the living tissue that binds our history to the present.
Do you know “Buck Rogers “and “Flash Gordon” classic strips?
The "AMAZING STORY – THE LIFE OF JULIAN S. KRUPA, produced by the Polish YouTube channel "Otwarte Komiksy" (“Open comics”), changes the perception of the history of both Polish and US comics and tells the story about the man who was one of the most important artists in the golden
Guests from Koszalin University at the PMA
On May 7, the Polish Museum of America had the pleasure of welcoming Dr. Michał Polak, professor and Dean of the Faculty of Humanities at Koszalin University of Technology, together with his wife.
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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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