PMA to Celebrate Polish Constitution Day at the Annual Parade
On May 3, the Polish Museum of America will proudly celebrate Polish Constitution Day, commemorating the adoption of the historic Constitution of May 3, 1791. As the first democratic constitution in Europe and the second in the world, following only the U.S. Constitution, it marked a groundbreaking moment in the
Vatican Clergy Visit the Polish Museum of America
We were honored to welcome two Vatican guests this Holy Saturday: Fr. Dr. Waldemar Turek and Fr. Dr. Arkadiusz Nocoń from the Secretariat of State. Thank you for visiting the Polish Museum of America — and happy Easter!
Pisanki Workshop 2025 Recap
Celebrate Polish Easter traditions with the Polish Museum of America’s Pisanki workshop, where guests learned wax-resist egg decorating with expert Christine Frankowicz-Burd.
Welcoming the Kashubian Cultural Institute to Chicago
We recently welcomed Jeff Turkowski, Director of the Kashubian Cultural Institute & Polish Museum in Winona, MN, along with Polish-American students preparing for a cultural exchange trip to Poland. With guidance from Beata Pawlikowska, the group explored the museum’s collection and shared in a meaningful celebration of heritage.
Celebrating Tradition and Culture
On April 12, we had the distinct honor of welcoming the General Stanisław Maczek Polish Language School for adults, based in South Bend, Indiana. The group took part in a thoughtfully curated Easter egg painting workshop, embracing a cherished Polish tradition with creativity and enthusiasm.
Discovering Polish Roots – Fryderyk Chopin School Students Visit the Museum
On April 4, our Museum had the distinct pleasure of welcoming eighth-grade students from the Fryderyk Chopin Polish School. The group explored our exhibitions under the insightful guidance of Beata Pawlikowska and Krzysztof Branka.
Celebrate 2025 Pulaski Day with the PMA – Virtually!
Join us in celebrating Pulaski Day at the Polish Museum of America on March 3rd, 2025 at 10 AM! While the event will be closed to the public, we're thrilled to invite you to join the virtual program at [the live broadcast will be available on the museum's home page]
Anniversary of the Arrival of S/Y Poleszuk in Chicago
On September 17th, we celebrate the anniversary of the arrival of the legendary yacht S/Y Poleszuk in Chicago, marking a significant chapter in the history of Polish sailing. Built originally as a fast motorboat, S/Y Poleszuk was taken over by the Polish Scouting and Guiding Association in 1937.
Farewell to Our Beloved Chaplain, Fr. Andrzej Totzke, SChr
It is with great sadness, but also immense gratitude, that we bid farewell to our dear Chaplain, Fr. Andrzej Totzke, SChr, who, after nine years of service at Holy Trinity Parish in Chicago, will be transferred to the Polish Pastoral Mission of St. Albert Chmielowski in San Jose, California.
Labor Day Notice from the Polish Museum of America
In honor of Labor Day, the Polish Museum of America will be closed on Monday, September 2nd.
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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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