The Polish Museum of America offers permanent and temporary exhibits, cultural events, lectures, concerts, author and artist meetings, and workshops.
The Library holds over 100,000 books in Polish and English available for research and lending, the Polonica Collection, rare books, and periodicals.
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12
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PMA Participates in Activating Heritage Conference
Read moreOn March 10, 2026, a PMA delegation attended the annual Activating Heritage conference hosted by the Chicago Cultural Alliance (CCA) at the University of Illinois
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10
Mar
The PMA Pays Tribute to Wallace M. Ozog in Michigan
Read moreOn Sunday and Monday, March 8–9, Managing Director of the Polish Museum of America, Małgorzata Kot, traveled to Michigan to pay tribute and bid farewell
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10
Mar
Cultural Exchange: From Wieliczka to the Polish Museum of America
Read moreA delegation from Wieliczka recently visited the Polish Museum of America, made possible through the generous support of the Grzywacz family.
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06
Mar
Happy Men’s Day!
Read moreOn March 10, we celebrate Men’s Day in Poland. This date coincides with the feast of the Forty Martyrs of Sebaste, which in folk tradition
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06
Mar
International Women’s Day – March 8
Read moreOn March 8, we celebrate International Women’s Day – a time to reflect on the strength, resilience, and achievements of women throughout history.
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03
Mar
A Special Thank You to Maria Pappas
Read moreOn March 2, 2026, during the Pulaski Day Celebration at the Polish Museum of America, we witnessed an extraordinary gesture of leadership and generosity.
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03
Mar
Czesław Miłosz Polish School Visits the PMA
Read moreOn Saturday, February 28, the Polish Museum of America had the great pleasure of welcoming students from the Czesław Miłosz Polish School in Schaumburg.
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03
Mar
In Memory of Mr. Wallace M. Ozog
Read moreIt is with profound sadness that the Polish Museum of America mourns the passing of Mr. Wallace M. Ozog, former President of the Polish Roman
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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 museums
Our Video Tour
Virtual walk
Although the Polish Museum of America is closed due to Covid-19, you can take a virtual tour. We are happy to present the virtual tour, room by room.
Funding for this video project was provided by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage of the Republic of Poland. || (Dofinansowano ze środków Ministra Kultury i Dziedzictwa Narodowego Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej).
Produced by The Polish Museum of America: Richard Owsiany, President; Małgorzata Kot, Managing Director
Videography: Jakub Zajaczkowski and Paul Wesolowski
Consultation: Ewa Figurski
Our history
About PMA
The Polish Museum of America (PMA), the crown jewel of the Polish-American community established in 1935, is one of the oldest and largest ethnic museums in the United States.
984 North Milwaukee AvenueChicago, 60642IllinoisU.S.A.View on Google Maps(773) 384-3352- Admission:
- Adults - $10
- Seniors - $8.50
- Students - $8.50
- Members - $6
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 a career in social work or a business person who loves to preserve and care about the local history or a couple looking to get lost in an awesome place. We have everything for all of you. Become a member today!
What our Visitors say
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Ogromnie dziękujemy za pomoc w realizacji naszego filmu o Erazmie Jerzmanowskim. Dzięki Państwa współpracy udało się nam sfilmować unikalne arcydzieło. Życzymy sukcesów, środków na digitalizację i wielu odwiedzających. I szczególne podziękowania za przyjęcie i życzliwość pracowników Muzeum.
Maria Guzy
Maria Guzy, reżyser TVP Kraków
Beata Markowska kierownik produkcji
Jeremi Grzywa
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“Ważne z kim podróżujesz” – to hasło przewodnie obecnej kampanii polskich linii lotniczych LOT. Jestem zaszczycony, że w mojej podróży trafiłem do Muzeum Polskiego w Chicago, na cudownych ludzi z nim związanych.
Bardzo liczę na to, że wspólna podróż Polonii z Chicago i Lotu będzie kontynuowana.
Życzę Państwi dalszych sukcesów w Państwa działalności i podtrzymywania ducha polskości!Z wyrazami szacunku,
Michał Fijoł
Michał Fijoł
Prezes Zarządu
Polskie Linie Lotnicze LOT
3 Maja 2024 -
Thank you for all your work for Polonia and Chicago
Dominik Pacyga
Dominik Pacyga
5/25/21 -
4-22-17
Dla:
Polish Museum of AmericaDziękuję Wam serdecznie za przyjęcie mojej Wizyty – u Was mam piękne wrażenia – jestem zdumiony Kolekcje Polskiej sztuki i Polski, mojej ojczyzny
Sergeant Major Alberii
Sergeant Major Alberii
Wojsk Specjalnych,
Silver Star, Bronze Star
3 Purple Heart Medal Washingtona


