231 Anniversary of the Constitution of May 3, 1791
Today we stand in awe and acclaim at Europe's first written democratic constitution-the Polish Constitution ratified May 3, 1791 (written in 1788).
Polish National Flag Day and World Day of Polonia
On this day the Polish diaspora around the world celebrates its holiday-the International Day of Polonia.
World sculpture Day (last Saturday in April)
History books tell us the word sculpture #InternationalSculptureDay comes from Latin sculpere which means to carve.
World Book Day
On #WorldBookDay, UNESCO reminds us of the power books have as symbols of hope and social change.
107th Library anniversary
On this day, April 18th, the PMA Library observes its 107th anniversary. The Library was founded in 1915 by the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America.
Good Friday
Mercy, peace, and love: we wish you and your loved ones a blessed Good Friday.
Remembering Adam Kossowski – on 36 anniversary of death
On this day 36 years ago the art world lost one of its own. Adam Kossowski was born Dec. 5, 1905-in Nowy Sacz, Poland.
Chicago Magazine – PMA exhibit one of the 10 attractions to view in Chicago this April!
Chicago Magazine/chicagohotels.org featured our temporary exhibition as one of the “10 events to visit in Chicago this April”!
Ludwika Nitschowa 33 commemoration of death
She was born Dec. 6, 1889, in Poland. On this day we remember Ludwika Nitschowa, Polish sculptor and pedagogue who died on March 28, 1989.
2022 – Year dedicated to Jan Ignacy Lukasiewicz
He was a Polish pharmacist, engineer, businessman and philanthropist. The year 2022 has been designated by the Parliament of the Republic of Poland as the year of Jan Ignacy Lukasiewicz.
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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Museum: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Shop: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
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