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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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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Łączy Nas Pamięć / Remembering Together

This year as the world commemorates the 80th anniversary of the Uprising on 19 April. POLIN Museum has created various events in a robust program that will span the entire year and focus on this topic.

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Easter Greetings from the PMA

Sending you warm Easter wishes filled with love, health, and happiness. Enjoy this special time with your family and friends! Don't miss out on the fun! Celebrate Easter weekend with us at the PMA this Saturday from 11AM-4PM

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Farewell to our Arts Intern Nia | PMA

Nia Oke-Famakinde is completing her Arts Internship at the Polish Museum of America, cataloging artifacts and artworks to expand the museum's database. She also handles acquisition duties, conducts research, and assists with organizing events and exhibitions.

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Chicago History Museum staff and Guild members visit the Polish Museum of America

The Polish Museum of America collaborated with the Chicago History Museum for a program showcasing Polish history and culture, including a visit to Holy Trinity Polish Catholic Church and a tour of the museum's collections.

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Our Pisanki Workshop 2023!

The Polish Museum of America's Easter egg decorating workshops drew in both children and adults to learn traditional Polish techniques in a fun and friendly atmosphere. The event was a great success, with plans to continue next year.

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Polish Academy of Sciences Archives Director Visits PMA

Dr. Hanna Krajewska, Director of the Archives of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Warsaw, visited the Polish Museum in America twice during her stay in Chicago.

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Polish Language Schools: A Tour of Our Museum’s Collection and Exhibits

Academy of Polish Language and Culture (Akademia Języka Polskiego i Kultury im. Marszałka J. Piłsudskiego) and Nicholaus Copernicus Polish School (Polska Szkoła Mikołaja Kopernika) – thank you for your interest in Polish history, culture, and language.

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Exploring the Enigmatic World of Čiurlionis’ Paintings

The Polish Museum of America staff visited the Lithuanian Youth Center to experience an immersive VR animation based on Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis' paintings. Čiurlionis has special ties to Poland and the exhibit closes on May 31.

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