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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13 May
Pope John Paul II
Read moreMay marks a number of momentous events for Pope John Paul II, a remarkable man of courage who bore witness before the church and the
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12 May
International Nurses Day
Read moreInternational Nurses Day is celebrated around the world today, on May 12 which is the birth date of Florence Nightingale.
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09 May
Polish Constitution Day Parade, our parade…
Read moreBeautiful weather for a wonderful showing of Polish spirit and pride: thank you for joining us at this year's Polish Constitution Day Parade!
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08 May
President Richard Owsiany and Managing Director Małgorzata Kot were honored
Read morePresident Richard Owsiany and Managing Director Małgorzata Kot were honored by the Polish American Police Association as PAPA's Civilian Persons of the Year!
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03 May
231 Anniversary of the Constitution of May 3, 1791
Read moreToday we stand in awe and acclaim at Europe's first written democratic constitution-the Polish Constitution ratified May 3, 1791 (written in 1788).
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02 May
Polish National Flag Day and World Day of Polonia
Read moreOn this day the Polish diaspora around the world celebrates its holiday-the International Day of Polonia.
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30 Apr
World sculpture Day (last Saturday in April)
Read moreHistory books tell us the word sculpture #InternationalSculptureDay comes from Latin sculpere which means to carve.
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29 Apr
Polish Constitution Day Parade
Read moreDear PMA Members and Friends! The Polish Museum of America and Library will be closed on Saturday, May 7th. All PMA visitors are encouraged to
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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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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
Our Permanent Exhibits
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