Welcoming Tom Laskowski as a Life Member of the PMA
We proudly welcome Tom Laskowski as a Life Member of the PMA—honoring his years of dedication and heritage work!
Pisanki Workshop 2025 Recap
Celebrate Polish Easter traditions with the Polish Museum of America’s Pisanki workshop, where guests learned wax-resist egg decorating with expert Christine Frankowicz-Burd.
Welcoming the Kashubian Cultural Institute to Chicago
We recently welcomed Jeff Turkowski, Director of the Kashubian Cultural Institute & Polish Museum in Winona, MN, along with Polish-American students preparing for a cultural exchange trip to Poland. With guidance from Beata Pawlikowska, the group explored the museum’s collection and shared in a meaningful celebration of heritage.
Celebrating Tradition and Culture
On April 12, we had the distinct honor of welcoming the General Stanisław Maczek Polish Language School for adults, based in South Bend, Indiana. The group took part in a thoughtfully curated Easter egg painting workshop, embracing a cherished Polish tradition with creativity and enthusiasm.
April 10 – In Remembrance
April 10 marks the 85th anniversary of the Katyń Massacre, one of the most painful chapters in Polish history. In the spring of 1940, more than 22,000 Polish military officers, police, intellectuals, and civil servants were murdered by the Soviet NKVD in the forests of Katyń, as well as in
Discovering Polish Roots – Fryderyk Chopin School Students Visit the Museum
On April 4, our Museum had the distinct pleasure of welcoming eighth-grade students from the Fryderyk Chopin Polish School. The group explored our exhibitions under the insightful guidance of Beata Pawlikowska and Krzysztof Branka.
Death Anniversary of John Paul II
April 2 marks the 20th anniversary of the passing of Pope John Paul II. As we remember his life we reflect on his profound impact on both Poland and the world. His unwavering commitment to faith, peace, and human dignity continues to inspire people of all backgrounds.
The Birth Anniversary of Mieczysław Haiman
March 31 marks the birth anniversary of Mieczysław Haiman (1888–1949), the first curator of the PMA.
56 kościołów: Katalog parafii rzymskokatolickich w Archidiecezji Chicagowskiej założonych w latach 1867-1928
Muzeum Polskie w Ameryce gościło wyjątkowe wydarzenie „Meet the Author” z udziałem Ani Fink, autorki książki „56 kościołów: Katalog parafii rzymskokatolickich w Archidiecezji Chicagowskiej założonych w latach 1867-1928”.
Polish Club from Wisconsin Dells Visits Museum – Paderewski’s Story Touched Hearts
29 marca Muzeum odwiedziła grupa z Polskiego Klubu Wisconsin Dells pod przewodnictwem ks. Piotra Janasa. Największe wrażenie zrobiła wystawa poświęcona Paderewskiemu, która głęboko poruszyła zwiedzających.
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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