CHM Meeting
The Polish Museum of America recently met with Erica Griffin, the director of education at the Chicago History Museum, to discuss partnership opportunities for the CHM's exhibition project, Back/Home: Polish Chicago. During the meeting, the PMA staff and CHM explored various strategies for school programs and public and community engagement.
Remembering the Surrealist Legacy of Zdzisław Beksiński on the Anniversary of His Death
Today is another anniversary of the death of Zdzisław Beksiński - one of the most prominent Polish artists, known primarily for his unique, surrealistic creations.
Happy Birthday Mikolaj Kopernik
This Sunday February 19 the world will stop to observe the 550th anniversary of the birth of Nicholaus Copernicus - the Polish astronomer who stopped the Sun and moved the Earth as our Polish saying goes!
Green Room
The Polish Museum of America is pleased to announce that the Geen Room modernization project was completed in December 2022.
What you see is not what you see, and I want you to see what you want to see
The 7th charity exhibition by Dr. Blazej Lojewski, in support of the School and Educational Center for Blind Children in Laski, was held on February 5th at 3 PM at the Polish Museum in America.
The official opening of the Museum took place exactly 86 years ago!
86 years ago today, the Museum opened its doors for the first time in the PRCUA Auditorium. Dignitaries from the Polish government, Polish-American organizations, and Chicago officials were all in attendance to celebrate this momentous occasion!
Donation of Crèche / Szopka to the Polish Museum of America
The Donation of Crèche is a beautiful piece of art that showcases the Nativity scene. The figures are detailed and intricately crafted, making it an incredibly meaningful representation of the Christmas story. The delicate details of the figures and animals bring to life the story of the birth of Jesus,
Warsztaty ozdób choinkowych – video
Warsztaty to doskonały czas, aby wykazać się swoją kreatywnością i wspólnie pobawić w tworzenie pięknych dekoracji na świąteczne drzewko. Podczas warsztatów można wykonać własne ozdoby lub po prostu, przy pomocy instruktorów, poeksperymentować z różnymi technikami.
130th Anniversary of Ignacy Jan Paderewski in Chicago
The PMA invites you to view its newest film, capturing a special event held in conjunction with Glessner House, commemorating the 130th anniversary of Ignacy Jan Paderewski's first visit to Chicago.
MSI’s Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light
Don’t miss your chance to create unique holiday memories and see a tree decorated in honor of Poland. Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light are open from November 16, 2022 until January 4th, 2023, and are included in Museum Entry.
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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