Planning to visit PMA? Look at the timetable for the upcoming events.

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.
ArchivesEvents at PMA
In The News
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21 Mar
Polish Academy of Sciences Archives Director Visits PMA
Read moreDr. Hanna Krajewska, Director of the Archives of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Warsaw, visited the Polish Museum in America twice during her stay
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19 Mar
Celebrating Saint Joseph’s Day at the Polish Museum of America
Read moreCelebrate Saint Joseph's Day with us at the Polish Museum of America and discover our collection of artifacts that showcase his legacy.
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18 Mar
Polish Language Schools: A Tour of Our Museum’s Collection and Exhibits
Read moreAcademy of Polish Language and Culture (Akademia Języka Polskiego i Kultury im. Marszałka J. Piłsudskiego) and Nicholaus Copernicus Polish School (Polska Szkoła Mikołaja Kopernika) –
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15 Mar
Visited us
Read moreYesterday, the Polish Museum of America had the pleasure of hosting special guests - Sue Gierzynski and Mark Messersmith.
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13 Mar
Exploring the Enigmatic World of ÄŒiurlionis’ Paintings
Read moreThe Polish Museum of America staff visited the Lithuanian Youth Center to experience an immersive VR animation based on Mikalojus Konstantinas ÄŒiurlionis' paintings. ÄŒiurlionis has
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08 Mar
Happy International Women’s Day!
Read moreHappy International Women's Day! Celebrate with us by visiting our museum and discovering the inspiring stories of trailblazing women who have changed our world.
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06 Mar
Pulaski Day 2023 – virtual celebration
Read moreIllinois celebrates Pulaski Day on March 6 in honor of Brigadier General Casimir Pulaski, a Polish officer who played a crucial role in the American
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06 Mar
BG Casimir Pulaski Day
Read moreIllinois celebrates Pulaski Day on March 6 to honor Brigadier General Casimir Pulaski, who played a crucial role in the American Revolution. Join the annual
We want you to be part of our museum, experience its beauty and this is why we offer several ways to let you engage with us to help maintain and develop the museum. Whether you are a student aspiring to a career in social work or a business person who loves to preserve and care about the local history. We have everything for all of you. Become a member today!
What our Visitors say
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Grandson of Stephen de Ropp (Baron de Ropp) Here to celebrate my mother’s 70th Birthday (family heritage trip) I remember playing chess and having tea with my grandfather as a young boy. I cherish those times. 3 children – Sarah, Andrea, Matthew
Oct 17 2009
Steven Torzone -
Z podziękowaniem za gościnność oraz podziwem dla pracy, zaangażowania całego Zespołu, a także ofertę wszelkiej współpracy. Uczestnicy narady konsulów RP w Ameryce Północnej.
7.10.2008
Konsulowie RP w Ameryce -
Bardzo jestem wdzięczny, że Muzeum mi pomaga z materiałami o nowojorskiej wystawie w 1939 roku. Tutejsza wystawa jest bardzo ciekawa i bardzo dziękuję pracownikom Muzeum, za miłe rozmowy.
18.11.208
Ulrich Schmid -
Dzięki Wam przeżyłem z radością te kilka lat po przejściu na emeryturę. Wracam na stałe do Polski, ale będę o Was zawsze pamiętał.
10.05.2008
Lech Wolski -
Thank you ver much for helping us gather information for our documentary (Telewizja Polska)
07.18.2008
Sebastian Augustyniak -
My kids want to visit every museum now ! Tour guide Lorys was funny, engaging, and full of fun quirky facts about the Paderewski.
03.21.2014
Hannah Hunter -
Cannot say enough about the Polish Museum experience: fun, informative, never dull, fast paced and just give an amazing perspective on the Polish roots in Chicago.
07.10.2009
Ruth Lawson