Celebrating a Century of Polish Sailing!

On August 16, the Polish Museum of America proudly celebrated the opening of the exhibition “100 Years of Polish Sailing,” showcasing Polish and Polish-American rich and captivating maritime history. The ceremony began with a solemn moment as the Polish flag was raised to the sound of a bell, followed by

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100 Years of Polish Sailing: The Story of the Yacht Dal

In 2024, we proudly commemorate the 90th anniversary of one of the most extraordinary journeys in Polish sailing history, undertaken by the yacht “Dal.” On August 25, 1934, this small yet fearless vessel completed its epic voyage.

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Cecilia and Richard Larkin at the PMA

On August 6, the Polish Museum of America was truly honored to welcome Cecilia Larkin, the esteemed President of the American Council for Polish Culture (ACPC), and her husband, Richard Larkin!

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100th Anniversary of Joseph Conrad’s Death

August 3 marks the 100th anniversary of the death of Joseph Conrad (Józef Teodor Konrad Korzeniowski), a distinguished Polish noble, writer, and sailor. Born on December 3, 1857, in Berdichev (now Berdychiv, Ukraine), Conrad's literary contributions have left a lasting mark on the world. He died on August 3, 1924,

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80th Anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising Commemorated by the PMA

On August 1, 2024, the Polish Museum of America proudly commemorated the 80th Anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising.

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The 80th Anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising

On August 1, National Warsaw Uprising Remembrance Day, we take a moment to honor and reflect on the remarkable bravery and perseverance of those who participated in the Warsaw Uprising of 1944. This year commemorates the 80th anniversary of this monumental and heroic event in Poland's history, a defining moment

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A Heartwarming Visit: Mr. Akinori Nishikawa at the PMA

The Polish Museum of America was honored to host Mr. Akinori Nishikawa, Director of the Port of Humanity Tsuruga Museum!

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The 44th Annual Polish Museum of America Summer Gala

What an unforgettable evening at the beautiful O’Hare Tech Center! The 44th Annual Summer Gala was a magnificent success, bringing together our vibrant community to celebrate Polish culture, history, and art. The Gala was beautifully hosted by the talented Łukasz Dudka, introduced by the chairwoman, Małgorzata Palka, who was very

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The Polish Museum of America will be closed

The Polish Museum of America will be closed on Saturday, June 15, 2024 due to a private event. Please plan your visit for Sunday, June 16, 2024, Museum hours are from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.

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A Visit from the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage

On June 10, the Polish Museum of America had the privilege of hosting representatives from the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage.

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