87th Anniversary of the Polish Museum of America | PMA

On October 15, 1935, the Polish Museum of America was established by the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America Board of Directors. This is the legacy of legendary Poles who immigrated to America.

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We will never forget

We will never forget.

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The terrible German Invasion

The German Invasion of Poland – 83 years ago today || September 1, 1939 - September 1, 2022

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PRCUA on 63rd Quadrennial Convention

Congratulations to the delegates of the PRCUA on a successfully run 63rd Quadrennial Convention. We also congratulate the elected officers and directors. May the work of the Convention keep the PRCUA strong and continue to prosper into the future. Serdeczne gratulacje dla delegatów ZPRKA z okazji pomyślnie przeprowadzonego 63. SEJMU.

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Powstanie warszawskie | Warsaw Uprising

Today is the 78th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising, an insurrection that would result in over 200,000 civilian and insurgent deaths and the destruction of much of the city (85% by January 1945)

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Helena Paderewska – 166th Anniversary of Birth

Helena Rosen was born to a Polish father and Greek mother in Warsaw on August 1, 1856.

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Beautiful unveiling anniversary of Batowski’s “Pulaski at Savannah”

During summer vacation, when we joyfully indulge in the pleasures of the sun and holiday air, we commemorate the exceptional anniversary of the unveiling of the centerpiece of the PMA’s Great Hall. The oil painting, dated 1931, was unveiled at the Art Institute of Chicago on July 10, 1934, by

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Happy Independence Day from PMA

Happy Independence Day from The Polish Museum of America! Z okazji Święta Niepodległości Muzeum Polskie w Ameryce przesyła Państwu najlepsze życzenia!

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Saints Peter and Paul Feast

Both are considered co-founders of the Christian community in Rome - today is the Feast Day of Apostles Peter and Paul.

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Ignacy Jan Paderewski Goes Home – 81st Anniversary

On this day, we commemorate the loss of Ignacy Jan Paderewski, who died in New York 81 years ago on June 29, 1941, yet the story of his burial is one that wasn’t complete until 51 years after his death.

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