Happy World Theater Day!

On March 27 we celebrate the art form that brings stories to life, stirs emotions, and unites cultures worldwide. At the Polish Museum of America, we're honored to pay tribute to the rich tapestry of theater history that resonates deeply within our community.

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Exploring Polish Cultural Heritage: POLONIKA – video

In this video, the Polish Museum of America shares a captivating encounter with our esteemed collaborators from the POLONIKA Institute. We were delighted to welcome their distinguished representatives: PIOTR ŁUGOWSKI, Head of the Protection Strategic Program MAGDALENA GUTOWSKA, Head of the Popularization Strategic Program ALEKSANDRA DĄBKOWSKA, Database Coordinator

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Today we celebrated – World Art Day

Today, April 15th, marks World Art Day, a global celebration of the arts and their essential role in our lives. It promotes creativity, cultural diversity, and freedom of expression while providing an opportunity to reflect on the value and impact of the arts.

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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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LOT Polish Airlines

The Polish Museum of America's final English language video for 2022 is a tribute LOT Polish Airlines highlighting artifacts and material found in the PMA's 1939 World's Fair Polish Pavilion collection. 

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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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Husaria – polska duma / Hussars – Polish Pride

This Polish language presentation is hosted by Cezary Zawadzinski, who examines the history and role of the Polish hussars, or the winged hussars, a heavy cavalry formation active in Poland and in the Polish Lithuanian Commonwealth during the 16th and the 18th centuries.

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130th Anniversary of Ignacy Jan Paderewski in Chicago

The PMA invites you to view its newest film, capturing a special event held in conjunction with Glessner House, commemorating the 130th anniversary of Ignacy Jan Paderewski's first visit to Chicago.

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“Hope” Documentary Film – September 17

Agnieszka Topolska’s English language documentary Hope follows Lucie Bucki as she chronicles her heroic path in discovering the truth about her family. At age 33, Bucki’s life changed when she learns she is adopted and the lives of her biological parents were full of difficulty and heartbreak.

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PMA mourns the passing of Piotr Pisuk, PMA Volunteer

On February 2, at the age of 82, longtime PMA volunteer Piotr Pisuk passed away. Był Człowiekiem o wielkiej delikatności i spokoju wewnętrznym, współpracował z IAMPOL TV, nakręcił dla MPA wiele imprez i opublikował je.

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