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.
Tadeusz Kościuszko: 280th Birthday
On February 4, 2026, we commemorate the 280th birthday of Tadeusz Kościuszko – one of the most distinguished figures in the shared history of Poland and the United States.
Poland in the 1925 Paris International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts
On Tuesday, January 20, 2026, PMA historian and past Managing Director, Jan Loryś, presented a lecture on the Polish Pavilion at the Paris World’s Fair in 1925 to museum staff and volunteers.
January 27: Holocaust Remembrance
On January 27, the anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi concentration and extermination camp Auschwitz-Birkenau, the Polish Museum of America commemorates the millions of victims of the Holocaust.
Magdalena Żelazowska – Author Talk
On January 23, the Polish Museum of America hosted an author talk with Magdalena Żelazowska, centered around her book Polish Women in America: Stories of Women Who Crossed the Ocean and Conquered the World.
Youth Night at the Polish Museum of America
On Thursday, January 22, the Polish Museum of America was proud to host Youth Night, an evening dedicated to connection, conversation, and community among young professionals and students in Chicago’s Polish-American community.
2026 Pulaski Day Celebration at the Polish Museum of America
Join us in celebrating Pulaski Day at the Polish Museum of America on March 3rd, 2025 at 10 AM! While the event will be closed to the public, we're thrilled to invite you to join the virtual program at [the live broadcast will be available on the museum's home page]
Happy Grandmother’s and Grandfather’s Day from the PMA!
In Poland, Grandmother’s and Grandfather’s Day are celebrated on January 21 and 22 – days to honor those who carry memory, tradition and lived history.
Hank Kulesza’s Donation to the PMA
The Polish Museum of America is pleased to announce a deeply meaningful donation from Hank Kulesza, a dear friend of the PMA and a Life Member since 2018.
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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