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 Upcoming Living History Lesson at the Polish Museum of America (in Polish) 2025-11-15 10:00 Saturday, 10AM to 12PM Upcoming PMA Christmas Workshops 2025-12-06 10:00 Saturday, 10AM to 12PM 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 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 Polish Scouting Organization – Chicago District. The event began with a Holy Mass at Holy Trinity Church, after which participants marched Continue Reading “Skalni” Ensemble Visits the PMA News release On November 6, the Polish Museum of America had the pleasure of welcoming “Skalni,” an academic highlander ensemble from Kraków – the stars of the “Na Góralską Nutę” Festival! The group, based at the University of Agriculture in Kraków, toured the Continue Reading PMA Closed for Veterans Day News release In observance of Veterans Day, the Polish Museum of America (PMA) and the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America (PRCUA) building will be closed on Tuesday, November 11. On this day, we pause to honor all who have served in Continue Reading Paderewski’s 165th Birth Anniversary News release On November 6th, we celebrate the 165th anniversary of the birth of Ignacy Jan Paderewski – the world-renowned pianist, composer, statesman, and one of the greatest figures in Polish history. At the Polish Museum of America, we are proud to honor Continue Reading All Saints’ and All Souls’ Day: A Time of Prayer and Remembrance News release As October turns to November and cemeteries glow with candlelight, we remember those who have passed. On All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, the Polish Museum of America joins in prayer and reflection, honoring all who have contributed to Continue Reading A Chicago Premiere of the Lempicka Documentary at the PMA News release For two unforgettable evenings, October 28 & 30, the Polish Museum of America opened its doors to art lovers and film enthusiasts for the Chicago premiere of “The True Story of Tamara de Lempicka & The Art of Survival.” This Continue Reading Richard Owsiany Delivers Keynote Address at Polish American Heritage Month Celebration News release The Polish Museum of America is honored to announce that our President, Richard Owsiany, delivered the keynote address on October 27, 2025 at the Richard J. Daley Center in Chicago, in celebration of Polish American Heritage … Continue reading Home