The Polonia Podcast: Episode 2

The Polish Museum of America (PMA) is happy to introduce The Polonia Podcast, hosted by Justine Michalak - a new series spotlighting voices from Polonia in Chicago and beyond, including leaders, creatives, and cultural institutions connected to the PMA.

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Celebrating 153 Years of PRCUA!

The Polish Museum of America (PMA) extends its warmest congratulations and heartfelt wishes to the entire Polish Roman Catholic Union of America (PRCUA) community on this special anniversary!

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Celebrating World Teachers’ Day

On World Teachers’ Day, celebrated annually on October 5 under the auspices of UNESCO, we extend our warmest wishes to all teachers and educators! Thank you for your knowledge, patience, and passion, and for inspiring new generations to explore the world, history, and culture.

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Polska Szkoła im. gen. K. Pułaskiego z wizytą

W sobotę, 3 października, MPA odwiedzili uczniowie z polskiej szkoły im. gen. K. Pułaskiego z klas 6, 7, 8 i liceum.

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Dwujęzyczne spotkanie poetyckie z poezją ponownie odkrytej poetki Bronisławy Wolnik

On Saturday, the 3rd of October, the PMA held an afternoon of poetry. Ginger Wolnik, granddaughter of forgotten poet Bernice Wolnik, inherited a scrapbook of newpaper cuttings containing her grandmother's poetry.

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Beata Pawlikowska and Andrius Tamulis Join the PMA as Life Members

We are delighted to welcome our colleague Beata Pawlikowska and her husband, Andrius Tamulis, Ph.D., as Life Members of the Polish Museum of America!

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Czarakcziew/Kowal Duo Visits the PMA

On September 29, we had the pleasure of welcoming Czarakcziew/Kowal Duo to The Polish Museum of America!

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Remembering Fr. Stanisław Alojzy Iciek: A Special Family Visit to the PMA

On Sunday, 27 September, the PMA was proud to host Martha Marie Iciek Steffens, niece to Fr. Stanisław Alojzy Iciek, chaplain to the Polish Army in World War I.

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Pierogi & Polish American History

On September 22, the Polish Museum of America had the pleasure of welcoming Prof. Anna D. Jaroszyńska-Kirchmann for a presentation of her new book, Pierogi: An American Story of Polish Food.

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Peace Day 2026

On Monday 21 September, the PMA participated in the 48th celebration of Peace Day in Chicago, which was founded in 1978 by The Peace School.

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