Toast to Time: Celebrating 90 Years of the Polish Museum of America
On Saturday, October 11, 2025, the Polish Museum of America hosted a special celebration – “Toast to Time,” honoring the 90th anniversary of the Museum’s founding. It was an evening filled with memories, gratitude and emotion – a gathering of the People of the Museum, who together have preserved the
Museum storage modernization
The Polish Museum of America is pleased to announce that the Geen Room modernization project was completed in December 2022.
Presentation: From the Vistula to the St. Lawrence River, All the Way to Lake Michigan
On August 14, 2025, the Polish Museum of America had the pleasure of hosting the presentation “From the Vistula to the St. Lawrence River, All the Way to Lake Michigan” by Stefan Władysiuk, librarian at the Polish Library in Montreal. His richly illustrated talk explored the extraordinary Polish Graphic Art
Martin Koza Visits the PMA
On December 16, we had the pleasure of welcoming Martin Koza, the co-founder of the Polish American Sailors Association, to the Polish Museum of America! During his visit, Mr. Koza toured our exhibitions, sharing his deep passion for sailing.
Anniversary of the Arrival of S/Y Poleszuk in Chicago
On September 17th, we celebrate the anniversary of the arrival of the legendary yacht S/Y Poleszuk in Chicago, marking a significant chapter in the history of Polish sailing. Built originally as a fast motorboat, S/Y Poleszuk was taken over by the Polish Scouting and Guiding Association in 1937.
Celebrating a Century of Polish Sailing: PMA Regatta on Lake Michigan
On August 17, the Polish Museum of America celebrated the second half of its 100 years of Polish sailing with the PMA Regatta on Lake Michigan! Fifteen yachts and boats participated in both cruising and racing competitions, paying tribute to a century of Polish maritime tradition. The regatta was connected
Mackinac Race 2024 and “100 Years of Polish Sailing”
Congratulations to all participants of the 115th Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac, the longest freshwater race in the World! This annual yacht race on Lake Michigan starting in Chicago, Illinois, and concluding on Mackinac Island, Michigan.
Sailing History: Polish Museum & NMM Gdańsk Collab
We are excited to announce a special collaboration between the Polish Museum of America and the National Maritime Museum in Gdańsk, celebrating 100 years of Polish sailing! Join us in Chicago from August 16-18 for an exhibition showcasing Poland's rich maritime history. Many thanks to Director Domżał for the warm
Remembering the Legacy of Zdzisław Beksiński on the Anniversary of his Death
February 21 marks another anniversary of Zdzisław Beksiński's passing. In 2017, the Polish Museum of America in Chicago proudly hosted the first US exhibition of his works, titled "A Tale Told by the Shadows." The event showcased over 50 pieces, including paintings, drawings, and photographs, attracting art lovers nationwide. The
“Carolers / Kolędnicy” by Karol Tchorek (1904-1985), Return to the PMA
Experience the joy as 'Carolers' by Karol Tchorek returns to the Polish Museum of America, concluding the holiday season with an enchanting 1939 New York World's Fair sculpture, thanks to the collaboration with the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.
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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