Happy Valentine’s Day, 2025!
February 14 is a day to celebrate love in all its forms—for our loved ones, friends, and even for history and culture!
Honoring the Legacy of the Home Army
On February 14, 2025, we mark the first observance of the National Remembrance Day of the Soldiers of the Home Army. Established on January 9, 2025, this new national holiday—celebrated exclusively in Poland—honors the soldiers of the Home Army (Armia Krajowa, AK), the largest underground resistance force fighting for Poland’s
Celebrating 15 Years of PSFCU in Mount Prospect
Congratulations to the Polish & Slavic Federal Credit Union – Mount Prospect Division on their 15th anniversary!
Consul General Regina Jurkowska Visits the PMA
On January 31, the Polish Museum of America was honored to welcome Consul General Regina Jurkowska and Consul Agata Grochowska for a special visit. The distinguished guests were given a guided tour of our permanent collections and the ongoing exhibition “100 Years of Polish Sailing” by staff from the Polish
Hanna Kwiecińska Vists the PMA
On January 30th, we had the pleasure of welcoming Hanna Kwiecińska to the Polish Museum of America! A passionate sailor with an incredible maritime journey, Hanna has raced and cruised on waters from the Great Lakes to the Caribbean and across the Atlantic.
80th Anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau
January 27 marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi concentration and extermination camp, where over 1.1 million men, women, and children—primarily Jews—were murdered.
Shanty Concert at the Polish Museum of America
On January 21, the Joseph Conrad Yacht Club and the Polish Museum of America hosted an unforgettable shanty concert featuring two remarkable performers, Roman Tkaczyk, and Grzegorz Tyszkiewicz.
Happy Grandmother’s and Grandfather’s Day from the PMA!
On January 21 and 22, we celebrate two very special days: Grandmother’s Day and Grandfather’s Day.
Prof. Anna Mlekodaj and Maria Krzeptowska Visit the PMA
On January 14, the Polish Museum of America had the pleasure of hosting Professor Anna Mlekodaj from The Academy of Applied Sciences in Nowy Targ and Maria Krzeptowska – true legends in their respective fields! Professor Anna, a distinguished literary scholar and educator, and Maria, a cultural studies expert, and
Honoring Mieczysław Haiman on His 76th Death Anniversary
On January 15, we commemorate the 76th anniversary of Mieczysław Haiman’s passing in 1949 at the age of 61. As we celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Polish Museum of America (PMA) this year, we honor Haiman’s enduring legacy as the visionary who brought this institution to life.
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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Shop: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
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