The Polish Museum of America offers permanent and temporary exhibits, cultural events, lectures, concerts, author and artist meetings and workshops. Museum The Library holds over 100,000 books in Polish and English available for research and lending, the Polonica Collection, rare books and periodicals. Library The Archives preserves historic documents, maps and photographs from various Polish and Polish-American organizations and individuals. Archives Events at PMA No events to display. Pay For Services To pay for services rendered by the PMA please follow this link. Learn The Polish Museum of America has a variety of year-round programs available for people of all ages. Membership Our memberships provide wonderful benefits and supports our goal to preserve and conserve our local history. Rent Our beautiful historic properties are the ideal year-round location to host your special event. In The News Warsztaty świąteczne i światełko pokoju News release On December 6, 2025, the Polish Museum of America hosted its annual Christmas workshops, where participants had the opportunity to learn the art of crafting beautiful ornaments for their Christmas trees. The event was generously sponsored by the Edward T. Continue Reading Happy St. Nicholas’ Day! News release Z okazji Dnia św. Mikołaja życzymy wszystkim dużo zdrowia i szczęścia! Happy Mikołajki, everyone! December 6th marks a festive tradition filled with joy and kindness. Mikołajki, otherwise known as Saint Nicholas’ Day is a time to embrace the spirit of giving Continue Reading Support the Polish Museum of America this Giving Tuesday! News release Giving Tuesday Polish Museum of America Dear Friends, As Giving Tuesday arrives, we would like to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude for your continued support of the Polish Museum of America. Thanks to you, our mission to preserve, Continue Reading Pianist Leszek Możdżer Vists the PMA News release The Polish Museum of America had the great pleasure of welcoming world-renowned pianist Leszek Możdżer during his recent visit to Chicago for a concert. He was accompanied by Eliza Kasjan-Górecka from beART Cultural Foundation. While touring our collections, he spent Continue Reading Exploring Legacy: Polish Scouts at the PMA News release Exploring Legacy: Polish Scouts at the PMA On Saturday, 15 November 2025, the 27th „Jan III Sobieski” Polish Boy Scout Troop, under the care of hm. Tomek Bagiński, visited the Polish Museum of America. The scouts travelled by public transport from Continue Reading WWI Living History Lesson News release On November 15, 2025, the Polish Museum of America hosted an immersive living history lesson that brought the history of Poland’s struggle for independence back to life! In collaboration with historical educators Marek Rowicki and Rafał Drwięga, guests had the opportunity to explore the stories, artifacts, and experiences that shaped Continue Reading King Jan III Sobieski Returns to the PMA News release On November 13, 2025, the painting depicting King Jan III Sobieski and his victory at Vienna in 1683 has returned to the Polish Museum of America. The artwork was discovered in the Museum’s collection by curator Donald Biliński and unveiled Continue Reading PMA and Polish Scouting Organization Celebrate Polish Independence Day News release On November 9, the Polish Museum of America hosted a celebration of Poland’s Independence Day, organized jointly with the … Continue reading Home