Polonia Goes to War

Join us today for a special film marking the 87th anniversary of the opening of the Archives and Museum of the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America (PRCUA). Explore the enduring commitment of the Polish Emigration in America to Poland's independence. The film showcases remarkable documents from the Polish National

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Wielcy Polacy w kolekcji Muzeum Polskiego w Ameryce – video

"Great Poles in PMA Collections" unveils the rich history of Polish culture. Explore inspiring stories of women like Halina Modrzejewska and iconic figures such as Tadeusz Kościuszko, showcasing their enduring impact in the Polish Museum of America's collections.

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The Grand Return – video

This video presents one of the featured presentations from the Polish Museum of America and the Polish Studies Program at Loyola University Chicago.

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LOT Polish Airlines

The Polish Museum of America's final English language video for 2022 is a tribute LOT Polish Airlines highlighting artifacts and material found in the PMA's 1939 World's Fair Polish Pavilion collection. 

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Hutsul Region: The Slavic Atlantis in Former Polish Lands – Huculszczyzna

If you enjoy learning about the culture and history of different regions, then you should definitely watch the film, Hutsul Region: The Slavic Atlantis in Former Polish Lands. This movie is a fascinating exploration of the rich cultural heritage of this region in the Carpathian Mountains.

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Husaria – polska duma / Hussars – Polish Pride

This Polish language presentation is hosted by Cezary Zawadzinski, who examines the history and role of the Polish hussars, or the winged hussars, a heavy cavalry formation active in Poland and in the Polish Lithuanian Commonwealth during the 16th and the 18th centuries.

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A History of the National Headquarters of the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America

PMA proudly presents the next video in our series: A History of the National Headquarters of the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America.

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The Art of Jan Henryk de Rosen at the PMA

In this episode, we invite you to learn about the most recognizable artifact at the Polish Museum of America (PMA)

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Walk through Chicago’s Polish Downtown

Walk through Chicago’s Polish Downtown with architectural historian, Victoria Granacki.

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Origins of the Polish Army Veterans Association in America – Ties to Chicago

Origins of the Polish Army Veterans Association in America - Ties to Chicago, host Halina Misterka.

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