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 Featured Upcoming COMMEMORATING the 80th Anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising Great Hall 2024-08-01 16:00 Thursday, 4PM to 8PM Featured Upcoming 100 Years of Polish Sailing Great Hall August 16, 2024 to March 15, 2025 6:00 pm to 6:00 pm 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 Remembering Witold Gombrowicz: A Literary Pioneer Anniversary On July 25, we commemorate the death anniversary of Witold Gombrowicz, one of Poland’s most prolific writers-in-exile. Born on August 4, 1904, Gombrowicz passed away in Vence, France, on July 25, 1969. A novelist, playwright, and essayist, he remains one Continue Reading A Heartwarming Visit: Mr. Akinori Nishikawa at the PMA News release The Polish Museum of America was honored to host Mr. Akinori Nishikawa, Director of the Port of Humanity Tsuruga Museum! Mr. Nishikawa has been instrumental in sharing the powerful story of Polish orphans who overcame tremendous hardships and found refuge in Continue Reading Mackinac Race 2024 and “100 Years of Polish Sailing” Exhibitions Updates, Working Congratulations to all participants of the 115th Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac, the longest freshwater race in the World! This annual yacht race on Lake Michigan starting in Chicago, Illinois, and concluding on Mackinac Island, Michigan. This year 259 Continue Reading Celebrating Jacek Malczewski: The Father of Polish Symbolism Anniversary On July 15 we celebrate the 170th birthday anniversary of Jacek Malczewski, born in 1854, in Radom. Known as the father of symbolism in Polish painting, Malczewski’s work is a blend of patriotism, mythology, and historical themes, deeply rooted in Continue Reading Celebrating the Birthday of Włodzimierz Krzyżanowski Anniversary On July 8 we celebrate the birthday of Włodzimierz Krzyżanowski, a remarkable figure in American Civil War history. In early 1861, Krzyżanowski enlisted as a private in Washington, D.C., just two days after President Lincoln’s call for volunteers. He soon recruited Continue Reading Happy Independence Day from the PMA! Anniversary, Holiday As we celebrate the 4th of July, we honor the spirit of freedom and unity that defines this great nation. We reflect on the shared values of liberty and democracy that connect us all, and we extend our heartfelt gratitude Continue Reading Honoring the Legacy of Ignacy Jan Paderewski Anniversary On June 29th, we commemorate the legacy of Ignacy Jan Paderewski, a monumental figure in Polish history and culture, on the anniversary of his death. On this day in 1941, the world lost … Continue reading Home