Commemorating the January Uprising at the Polish Museum of America
Celebrating the 161st anniversary of Poland's January Insurrection (1863-1864), the unbroken spirit of Polish families, from Pulaski to Traugutt, shaped resilience. Jasienica highlighted 1863's role in Poland's 1918 independence. Explore history at the Polish Museum of America in 2024.
5th Polish Theater Congress
The 5th Polish Theater Congress in Chicago honors the Polish Museum of America's cultural preservation, showcasing Chicago's rich Polish theater history and the enduring legacy of Polish culture in America.
MABPZ 2023: A Gathering of Polish Cultural Guardians
Discover the highlights of the XLV MABPZ Conference, celebrating outstanding Poles and their legacies preserved in the collections of Polish museums, archives, and libraries worldwide. Explore the cultural connections forged at this international event and save the date for MABPZ 2024 in Chicago!
Welcoming Special Guests from the Scouting Association of the Republic
Special day at the Polish Museum of America as we hosted esteemed members of the ZHR Scouting Association from London and Chicago. Scoutmasters Franek Pepliński, Aneta Macheta, and Beata Chodorowska-Niebrugge explored our rich exhibits guided by our experts, including the iconic Great Hall and Paderewski Room. A memorable gathering we're
Juneteenth 2023
Of the 4,000 Poles who joined the Northern armies, many had military experience in Europe. This included General Włodzimierz Krzyzanowski, who fought in the failed military expedition and insurrection of 1846 and escaped to America.
108th Library’s Anniversary
The PMA Library has been serving the Chicago Polish community since 1915. It holds over 100,000 books in English and Polish, including circulating titles, Polonica, Polish American publishers, Rare Books, and a musical collection. We welcome you to explore our impressive collection at the PMA Library!
PNA Visits Jan Zawilinski Exhibition at PMA
PNA Representatives Visit Polish Museum of America to Explore Latest Exhibition on Jan Zawilinski and Life in Chicago
Chicago History Museum staff and Guild members visit the Polish Museum of America
The Polish Museum of America collaborated with the Chicago History Museum for a program showcasing Polish history and culture, including a visit to Holy Trinity Polish Catholic Church and a tour of the museum's collections.
Polish Academy of Sciences Archives Director Visits PMA
Dr. Hanna Krajewska, Director of the Archives of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Warsaw, visited the Polish Museum in America twice during her stay in Chicago.
Exploring the Enigmatic World of Čiurlionis’ Paintings
The Polish Museum of America staff visited the Lithuanian Youth Center to experience an immersive VR animation based on Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis' paintings. Čiurlionis has special ties to Poland and the exhibit closes on May 31.
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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Shop: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
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