Happy Grandmother’s and Grandfather’s Day from the PMA!
In Poland, Grandmother’s and Grandfather’s Day are celebrated on January 21 and 22 – days to honor those who carry memory, tradition and lived history.
PAHA Conference Banquet at the PMA
We are happy to announce that the PAHA Annual Conference has concluded with a Banquet held at the Polish Museum of America, on Saturday, January 10, 2026.
Since 1937: 89 Years of the Polish Museum of America
On January 12, 2026, the Polish Museum of America commemorates the 89th anniversary of the official opening to the public, which took place on January 12, 1937, in the PRCUA Auditorium.
Richard Owsiany Delivers Keynote Address at Polish American Heritage Month Celebration
The Polish Museum of America is honored to announce that our President, Richard Owsiany, delivered the keynote address on October 27, 2025 at the Richard J. Daley Center in Chicago, in celebration of Polish American Heritage Month. The event was organized by Mariyana T. Spyropoulos, Clerk of the Circuit Court
PMA Receives Heritage Award from Polish American Congress
The Polish Museum of America is honored to have received the Heritage Award from the Polish American Congress, Illinois Division. On this special occasion, representatives of the PMA were invited to attend the Banquet held on October 19th.
Professor Kulczycki Awarded by the Kościuszko Foundation
On October 17th, the Polish Museum of America celebrated the historic tradition of Kościuszko’s Name Day, honoring Tadeusz Kościuszko’s legacy and Polish heritage.
Jubilee Mass Celebrating 90 Years of the PMA
The Polish Museum of America is happy to announce that, as part of the 90th anniversary celebrations of its founding, a special Jubilee Mass will be held on Sunday, October 19, at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Trinity Church.
In Honor of Teachers and the Museum’s Founding
On October 14, Poland celebrates Teacher’s Day and National Education Day, commemorating the founding of the Commission of National Education (Komisja Edukacji Narodowej) in 1773 – the first ministry of education in Europe. It’s a day to express gratitude to all teachers, mentors, and lifelong learners who dedicate themselves to
PMA and PRCUA Representatives Attend Presidential Inauguration Ceremonies in Warsaw
On August 6, 2025, Richard Owsiany, President of the Polish Museum of America, and James Robaczewski, President of the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America and PMA Board Chairman, traveled to Warsaw for the official inauguration of the President-Elect of the Republic of Poland, Karol Nawrocki.
Happy Polish Mother’s Day!
On May 26, we celebrate Polish Mother’s Day – a special occasion to honor the love, strength, and devotion of mothers in Polish families around the world.
About our museum
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.
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