In Honor of Teachers and the Museum’s Founding
On October 14, Poland celebrates Teacher’s Day and National Education Day, commemorating the founding of the Commission of National Education (Komisja Edukacji Narodowej) in 1773 – the first ministry of education in Europe. It’s a day to express gratitude to all teachers, mentors, and lifelong learners who dedicate themselves to
Toast to Time: Celebrating 90 Years of the Polish Museum of America
On Saturday, October 11, 2025, the Polish Museum of America hosted a special celebration – “Toast to Time,” honoring the 90th anniversary of the Museum’s founding. It was an evening filled with memories, gratitude and emotion – a gathering of the People of the Museum, who together have preserved the
Special Guests at the PMA
The Polish Museum of America was honored to welcome distinguished guests from Poland.
Building Bridges of Culture: Lublin Film and Cultural Delegation Visits PMA
A distinguished cultural delegation from Lublin visited the Polish Museum of America, exploring its historic artifacts and strengthening future collaboration.
Juliusz Słowacki Polish School Visits the PMA
On September 27, the Polish Museum of America had the pleasure of hosting students from the Juliusz Słowacki Polish School. The young visitors explored our collections with Managing Director Małgorzata Kot and Daniel Pogorzelski, historian, author, Life Member of the Museum, as well as Basia Kożuchowska and Krzysztof Branka. The
Visit of the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the PMA
On October 2, the Polish Museum of America had the pleasure of welcoming a delegation from Poland’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Polish American Youth Academic Summit (PAYAS) at the PMA
On September 27th, the Polish Museum of America was happy to provide venue for the Polish American Youth Academic Summit (PAYAS).
An Artist Goes to War
Illustrated biography recounts how one soldier used his art skills to survive World War II.
In Memory of Richard W. Cieśla (1940–2025)
The Polish Museum of America joins the Polish-American community in mourning the passing of Richard (Rich) W. Cieśla (1940–2025), devoted family man, respected engineer, and dedicated leader in Chicago’s Polish-American community.
Renowned Bharatanatyam Dancer Apeksha Niranjan Visits the PMA
On September 13, 2025, The Polish Museum of America had the pleasure of welcoming Apeksha Niranjan, an acclaimed Bharatanatyam dancer, choreographer, and researcher from Mumbai.
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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8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Museum: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Shop: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
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