KUL Rector Kalinowski Pays a Visit to PMA

On April 13 Rev. Prof. Mirosław Kalinowski, Rector of the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin paid us a visit after 7 years. He was impressed with the changes and many works in the Museum.

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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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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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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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Visited us

Yesterday, the Polish Museum of America had the pleasure of hosting special guests - Sue Gierzynski and Mark Messersmith.

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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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Pulaski Day 2023 – virtual celebration

Illinois celebrates Pulaski Day on March 6 in honor of Brigadier General Casimir Pulaski, a Polish officer who played a crucial role in the American Revolution.

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A Day of Cultural Exchange

Today, the Polish Museum of America hosted the students, teachers, and parents of the Polish-American Humanistic Academy and the Czesław Miłosz Polish School.

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CHM Meeting

The Polish Museum of America recently met with Erica Griffin, the director of education at the Chicago History Museum, to discuss partnership opportunities for the CHM's exhibition project, Back/Home: Polish Chicago. During the meeting, the PMA staff and CHM explored various strategies for school programs and public and community engagement.

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