984 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL | (773) 384-3352 | Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, & Sundays, 11AM-4PM

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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.

The Archives preserves historic documents, maps, and photographs from various Polish and Polish-American organizations and individuals.

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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

Next Exhibitions

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. Admission:
Adults - $10
Seniors - $8.50
Students - $8.50
Members - $6

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    Great Hall

    Sabina P. Logisz Great Hall was originally designed as the auditorium for the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America headquarters. In 1939, it was adapted…

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    PMA Gift Shop

    PMA Gift Shop is located on the first floor, please be sure to stop by, where you will find items directly from Poland, books on…

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    Art Gallery

    The Stephen and Elizabeth Ann Kusmierczak Art Gallery contains paintings and sculptures spanning 1901-1947. The majority of the collection was originally displayed at the 1939…

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    PRCUA Social Hall

    Polish Roman Catholic Union of America Social Hall, First Floor

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    Library

    The Polish Museum of America Library has over 100,000 books in both Polish and English languages on subjects of interest to Polish Americans, including such…

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Visit Us

The Polish Museum of America

984 North Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago, IL 60642-4101
(773) 384-3352

We are open:
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 11 am to 4 pm

Contact us: pma[at]polishmuseumofamerica.org

Museum & Gift Shop Hours

The Polish Museum of America will be open Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays beginning Saturday, May 29, 2021, at 11 am Our guidelines.

Library Hours

Library visits by appointment only. Please e-mail: pma[at]polishmuseumofamerica.org

| Project supported from the grant from the Ministry of Culture, National Heritage and Sport of the Republic of Poland.

| Dofinansowano ze środków Ministerstwa Kultury, Dziedzictwa Narodowego i Sportu.

| The PMA thanks our founder and sustaining sponsor, the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America, for its continuous support and generosity.