PNA Visits Jan Zawilinski Exhibition at PMA

PNA Representatives Visit Polish Museum of America to Explore Latest Exhibition on Jan Zawilinski and Life in Chicago

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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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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.

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Group Tours

Explore one of the largest and oldest ethnic museums in the United States as a group! Take advantage of tours led by knowledgeable and passionate docents, no matter your group's special interests.

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Konserwacja

Conservation of PMA Art Works Preserving the Past for the Future

“Conservation of PMA Art Works. Preserving the Past for the Future” we reveal secrets and challenges of the art restoration process.

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The Struggle of The Polish Theatre in Chicago to Survive

Part 2 of our video series on Polish Theater in Chicago is presented by Barbara Kozuchowska.

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Tadeusz Kosciuszko

Trailing Kościuszko in America | Ślady Kościuszki w Ameryce

The influx of Polish immigrants and exiles gives birth to a frenzy of statue building and dedicating in cities with large Polish populations. In total there are eight statues built from 1904 through 1927.

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Paderewski Room Part 2 – Tour Behind the Glass

On November 17, 19, and 21, 1891, Ignacy Jan Paderewski, in a series of three concerts at Carnegie Hall, in New York, began his musical adventure in America, resulting in the Master’s 20 concert tours across the United States.

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Paderewski Room Part 1 – Donation History

November 6, 2020, is the 160th anniversary of the birth of Ignacy Jan Paderewski, pianist, composer, Polish independence activist, and statesman.

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Churches in Chicago's Polish downtown

Churches in Chicago’s Polish downtown

Our next video in our series takes you through Polish Downtown and the Polish Churches.

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