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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04
Nov
Spot Szukalski on the ‘L’!
Read moreSzukalski has taken over the Chicago ‘L’! More than a century after his arrival in Chicago, Stanisław Szukalski’s work can now be spotted at CTA
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02
Nov
Students from Jan Karski Polish School visit the PMA
Read moreSaturday, 31 October, a large group of students from the Jan Karski Polish School in Palos Heights along with their teachers visited the PMA
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31
Oct
All Saints’ Day & All Souls’ Day | Wszystkich Świętych i Zaduszki
Read moreOn November 1 and 2, we join Polish communities around the world in observing All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day – two days dedicated
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27
Oct
Distinguished Guests at the Polish Museum of America!
Read moreOn October 26, 2026, the Polish Museum of America had the pleasure of welcoming distinguished guests representing the worlds of music, academia, and the Polish
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26
Oct
Highlander Day at the Polish Museum of America!
Read moreOn Sunday, October 25, the Polish Museum of America (PMA) once again came alive with Highlander traditions, music, and memories!
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23
Oct
The Polish Museum of America is now in Minecraft!
Read moreExplore the Polish Museum of America in Polonika’s Minecraft world and discover Polish history, culture, and heritage through interactive play.
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23
Oct
The Polonia Podcast: Episode 3
Read moreThe Polish Museum of America (PMA) invites you to Episode 3 of The Polonia Podcast, hosted by Justine Michalak. This episode features Victoria Granacki —
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17
Oct
“Szukalski: Too Dynamic to Be Ignored?” – Panel Discussion at the PMA
Read moreOn October 17, 2026, the Polish Museum of America (PMA) continued the opening weekend of Szukalski. The Mythshaper / Szukalski. Rzeźbiarz mitu with the panel
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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


