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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Happy 4th of July from the PMA!
Read moreThis Fourth of July, the Polish Museum of America reflects on a milestone year in the history of the United States - the 250th anniversary
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31
Jul
82nd Anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising (1944)
Read moreOn August 1, 1944, at 5:00 p.m., known as the historic “W Hour,” the Warsaw Uprising began. For 63 days, soldiers of the Polish Home
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30
Jul
Distinguished Visitors at the PMA
Read moreOn July 30, the Polish Museum of America was honored to welcome distinguished guests from Poland, including Rev. Prof. Leszek Gęsiak, SJ, Spokesperson of the
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24
Jul
On this Day in History: The Eastland Disaster (1915)
Read moreOn July 24, 1915, the passenger steamer Eastland capsized while docked on the Chicago River, claiming 844 lives—including hundreds of members of Chicago’s Polish community.
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24
Jul
Northwestern University’s Destination Chicago Visits the PMA
Read moreOn July 24, we were delighted to welcome the Destination Chicago group from Northwestern University to the Polish Museum of America!
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21
Jul
Please Note: PMA Closed August 8–9
Read morePlease note that the Polish Museum of America (PMA) will be closed on Saturday and Sunday, August 8–9. We look forward to welcoming you back
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16
Jul
Richard Owsiany Represents the PMA at Meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Sikorski
Read moreThe Polish Museum of America (PMA) was pleased to be represented by PMA President Richard Owsiany at a public meeting held on July 14 at
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10
Jul
July 11 – A Day of Remembrance
Read moreOn July 11, we honor the memory of the victims of the Volhynia tragedy and all those whose lives were forever changed by the violence
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10
Jul
Arthur Szyk as a Spokesman for Polish-American Friendship
Read moreOn July 9, the Polish Museum of America had the pleasure of welcoming guests for a lecture by Stefan Władysiuk of the Library at the
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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


