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.

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Exciting Start of the Season: Back to School with a Visit to the PMA!

DePaul University students set the season in motion with an inspiring visit to the Polish Museum of America.

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Polish Language Schools: A Tour of Our Museum’s Collection and Exhibits

Academy of Polish Language and Culture (Akademia Języka Polskiego i Kultury im. Marszałka J. Piłsudskiego) and Nicholaus Copernicus Polish School (Polska Szkoła Mikołaja Kopernika) – thank you for your interest in Polish history, culture, and language.

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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.

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Happy International Women’s Day!

Happy International Women's Day! Celebrate with us by visiting our museum and discovering the inspiring stories of trailblazing women who have changed our world.

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Hutsul Region: The Slavic Atlantis in Former Polish Lands – Huculszczyzna

If you enjoy learning about the culture and history of different regions, then you should definitely watch the film, Hutsul Region: The Slavic Atlantis in Former Polish Lands. This movie is a fascinating exploration of the rich cultural heritage of this region in the Carpathian Mountains.

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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.

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St. Nicolaus day

St. Nicolaus - the only visible evidence of his life and legacy is the magnificent basilica of St. Nicholas in Bari.

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Chicago Cultural Alliance

While the health ramifications of the pandemic are well known, there was also a loss of group and individual interaction, enforced by government fiat and also a certain reluctance to meet with others until one felt “safe”.

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87th Anniversary of the Polish Museum of America | PMA

On October 15, 1935, the Polish Museum of America was established by the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America Board of Directors. This is the legacy of legendary Poles who immigrated to America.

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