Poland in the 1925 Paris International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts
On Tuesday, January 20, 2026, PMA historian and past Managing Director, Jan Loryś, presented a lecture on the Polish Pavilion at the Paris World’s Fair in 1925 to museum staff and volunteers.
January 27: Holocaust Remembrance
On January 27, the anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi concentration and extermination camp Auschwitz-Birkenau, the Polish Museum of America commemorates the millions of victims of the Holocaust.
Magdalena Żelazowska – Author Talk
On January 23, the Polish Museum of America hosted an author talk with Magdalena Żelazowska, centered around her book Polish Women in America: Stories of Women Who Crossed the Ocean and Conquered the World.
Youth Night at the Polish Museum of America
On Thursday, January 22, the Polish Museum of America was proud to host Youth Night, an evening dedicated to connection, conversation, and community among young professionals and students in Chicago’s Polish-American community.
2026 Pulaski Day Celebration at the Polish Museum of America
Join us in celebrating Pulaski Day at the Polish Museum of America on March 3rd, 2025 at 10 AM! While the event will be closed to the public, we're thrilled to invite you to join the virtual program at [the live broadcast will be available on the museum's home page]
Happy Grandmother’s and Grandfather’s Day from the PMA!
In Poland, Grandmother’s and Grandfather’s Day are celebrated on January 21 and 22 – days to honor those who carry memory, tradition and lived history.
Hank Kulesza’s Donation to the PMA
The Polish Museum of America is pleased to announce a deeply meaningful donation from Hank Kulesza, a dear friend of the PMA and a Life Member since 2018.
Visit from the Polish Cultural Institute New York
On Friday, January 16, the Polish Museum of America was delighted to welcome representatives of the Polish Cultural Institute New York.
Christmas Carols with the Trójcowo Brass Band at PMA
On Sunday, January 18, following a Holy Mass at Holy Trinity Church, the Polish Museum of America hosted a special Christmas Carol Concert with communal Polish caroling, performed by the renowned “Trójcowo” Brass Band of Chicago, in the Museum’s Great Hall.
In Memoriam: Marcin Koziarski
With deep sadness, the Polish Museum of America mourns the passing of Marcin Koziarski (“Koza”) - a sailor, community leader, and devoted advocate of Polish sailing heritage in Chicago and beyond.
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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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