Pope John Paul II

May marks a number of momentous events for Pope John Paul II, a remarkable man of courage who bore witness before the church and the world to God's Goodness and Mercy.

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International Nurses Day

International Nurses Day is celebrated around the world today, on May 12 which is the birth date of Florence Nightingale.

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Polish Constitution Day Parade, our parade…

Beautiful weather for a wonderful showing of Polish spirit and pride: thank you for joining us at this year's Polish Constitution Day Parade!

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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.

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World sculpture Day (last Saturday in April)

History books tell us the word sculpture #InternationalSculptureDay comes from Latin sculpere which means to carve.

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World Book Day

On #WorldBookDay, UNESCO reminds us of the power books have as symbols of hope and social change.

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The Earth Day 2022

Art can educate, motivate, and inspire action to protect the Earth.

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Easter Monday / Śmigus-Dyngus

Easter Monday in Poland is a holiday and is called Śmigus-Dyngus (shming-oos-ding-oos) or Lany Poniedziałek (wet Monday). Zofia Stryjeńska (1891-1976), "Śmigus Dyngus", print from the series: "Obrzędy polskie" (Polish Rituals), 1931, from the collection of The Polish Museum of America.

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Katyn Massacre Remembrance Day

A day to remember the Poles murdered by the Soviets.

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Meet the Author – Regina Wasiak-Taylor

The Polish Museum of America Library hosted a “Meet the Author” Polish-language event with author Regina Wasiak-Taylor.

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