Congratulations to Stephen and Jamie Kuśmierczak!
The Polish Museum of America proudly celebrates Stephen Kuśmierczak, member of the PMA Board of Directors, and his wife Jamie, recipients of the 2026 Medal of Recognition awarded by the Kościuszko Foundation during its 89th Annual Dinner and Ball at the iconic Plaza Hotel in New York.
Happy Men’s Day!
On March 10, we celebrate Men’s Day in Poland. This date coincides with the feast of the Forty Martyrs of Sebaste, which in folk tradition has long been associated with bravery and strength of spirit.
Pulaski Day 2026 Celebration at the PMA
The Polish Museum of America was pleased to celebrate Pulaski Day on March 2, 2026. We wish to thank everyone who joined us either in person or virtually – your support and enthusiasm added immense joy to the celebration, and we're truly grateful!
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.
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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