3 May Constitution Day

Today we celebrate 3 May Constitution Day, which commemorates the enactment of the Polish Constitution that came into effect on 3 May 1791. On this date in Warsaw, the sejm of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth adopted the document which was the second written constitution in the world and the first in

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Polish National Flag Day

May 2 is Polish National Flag Day, which commemorates the country's struggles and national symbols. It is also the Day of Polish Community Abroad, recognizing Poles living outside the country.

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Join PMA at Polish Constitution Day Parade – May 6

The Polish Museum of America will be closed on Saturday, May 6. All PMA visitors are encouraged to attend the Parade. Join PMA at Polish Constitution Day Parade.

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See You Soon!

PMA employees are preparing to send invitations for the 43rd Summer Gala - look for invitations in your mailboxes. We hope to see you on June 9 at Allegra Banquets! Pracownicy PMA przygotowują do wysłania zaproszenia na 43. Bal Letni - szukajcie Państwo zaproszeń w swoich skrzynkach pocztowych. Mamy nadzieję,

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The Grand Return: Restoring Poland’s Cultural Heritage

Seven paintings by the Brotherhood of St. Luke have been returned to the National Museum in Warsaw, restoring a piece of Poland's cultural heritage. The Polish Museum of America and Loyola University Chicago recently presented a lecture on the return of these paintings, which were commissioned for the 1939 New

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Volunteer’s Day: Celebrating Selfless Service

The Polish Museum of America celebrated Volunteer's Day by honoring their volunteers and inviting interested individuals to join them.

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108th Library’s Anniversary

The PMA Library has been serving the Chicago Polish community since 1915. It holds over 100,000 books in English and Polish, including circulating titles, Polonica, Polish American publishers, Rare Books, and a musical collection. We welcome you to explore our impressive collection at the PMA Library!

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Today we celebrated – World Art Day

Today, April 15th, marks World Art Day, a global celebration of the arts and their essential role in our lives. It promotes creativity, cultural diversity, and freedom of expression while providing an opportunity to reflect on the value and impact of the arts.

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KUL Rector Kalinowski Pays a Visit to PMA

On April 13 Rev. Prof. Mirosław Kalinowski, Rector of the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin paid us a visit after 7 years. He was impressed with the changes and many works in the Museum.

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PNA Visits Jan Zawilinski Exhibition at PMA

PNA Representatives Visit Polish Museum of America to Explore Latest Exhibition on Jan Zawilinski and Life in Chicago

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