Actress Katarzyna Figura Visits the PMA
The Polish Museum of America had the pleasure of welcoming Katarzyna Figura, a well-known Polish actress. Ms. Figura, visiting Chicago for the “Ball with the Stars Na Polskim Trójkącie” organized by Wydawnictwo Evergreen, toured our collections and showed great interest in the history, art and heritage preserved at the PMA.
Warsztaty świąteczne i światełko pokoju
On December 6, 2025, the Polish Museum of America hosted its annual Christmas workshops, where participants had the opportunity to learn the art of crafting beautiful ornaments for their Christmas trees. The event was generously sponsored by the Edward T. & Ellen K. Dryer Charitable Foundation.
Happy St. Nicholas’ Day!
Z okazji Dnia św. Mikołaja życzymy wszystkim dużo zdrowia i szczęścia!
Support the Polish Museum of America this Giving Tuesday!
If you are considering making a Giving Tuesday donation this year, we kindly invite you to keep the Museum in your thoughts. Every contribution – large or small, helps us care for our collections, support exhibitions and educational programs, and ensure that future generations can connect with their heritage.
Pianist Leszek Możdżer Vists the PMA
The Polish Museum of America had the great pleasure of welcoming world-renowned pianist Leszek Możdżer during his recent visit to Chicago for a concert. He was accompanied by Eliza Kasjan-Górecka from beART Cultural Foundation. While touring our collections, he spent time in the Paderewski Room, exploring the remarkable legacy of
Exploring Legacy: Polish Scouts at the PMA
On Saturday, 15 November 2025, the 27th „Jan III Sobieski” Polish Boy Scout Troop, under the care of hm. Tomek Bagiński, visited the Polish Museum of America.
WWI Living History Lesson
On November 15, 2025, the Polish Museum of America hosted an immersive living history lesson that brought the history of Poland’s struggle for independence back to life! In collaboration with historical educators Marek Rowicki and Rafał Drwięga, guests had the opportunity to explore the stories, artifacts, and experiences that shaped Poland’s struggle for independence during WWI.
King Jan III Sobieski Returns to the PMA
On November 13, 2025, the painting depicting King Jan III Sobieski and his victory at Vienna in 1683 has returned to the Polish Museum of America.
PMA and Polish Scouting Organization Celebrate Polish Independence Day
On November 9, the Polish Museum of America hosted a celebration of Poland’s Independence Day, organized jointly with the Polish Scouting Organization – Chicago District.
“Skalni” Ensemble Visits the PMA
On November 6, the Polish Museum of America had the pleasure of welcoming “Skalni,” an academic highlander ensemble from Kraków – the stars of the “Na Góralską Nutę” Festival!
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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Museum: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Shop: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
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