Community Celebration and Day of Dialogue Symposium at the CHM

The Chicago History Museum recently hosted a dynamic Community Celebration and Day of Dialogue Symposium, organized by the Polish American Historical Association, the Polish Museum of America, and the CHM. With engaging sessions, workshops, and performances, it was a memorable success. Thank you to all who contributed and attended!

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The PMA Welcomes ‘Portrait of Jane’ by Theodore Modra

Exciting News at the Polish Museum of America! We are thrilled to announce a remarkable addition to our collection - the stunning "Portrait of Jane" (circa 1926) by Theodore Modra, a Polish-born artist known for his mastery honed in Paris and Munich. This masterpiece, generously donated by Stanley and Ewa

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Exciting Musical Moments at the PMA

The Polish Museum of America was thrilled to host pianist Michał Drewnowski and his students from Roosevelt University for two unforgettable visits over the past weeks, delving into our extensive collection and the rich history of Poland.

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Happy Birthday to Mr. Jan Loryś!

Today, we celebrate Mr. Jan Loryś' milestone 75th birthday at the Polish Museum of America! As our esteemed historian, his dedication to preserving Polish heritage is unparalleled.

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Emilia Plater School Visit: A Day of Polish Heritage Joy

Emilia Plater School's visit was a joyous exploration of Polish heritage. Thanks to the students and our team, your support helps preserve and share our rich cultural history.

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Kapela Ogórki Visits Polish Museum

The Polish Museum of America hosted Kapela Ogórki from Podhale, Ciche, expressing gratitude for their appreciation of our cultural artifacts. We look forward to future visits, anticipating more music, laughs, and shared history.

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PMA Receives Generous Donation from SWAP PAVA District Board no. 1

The Polish Museum of America received a notable donation from SWAP PAVA District Board no. 1, including framed photos of board members and the Women's Auxiliary. The museum thanks SWAP for enriching its mission.

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Welcoming Special Guests from the Scouting Association of the Republic

Special day at the Polish Museum of America as we hosted esteemed members of the ZHR Scouting Association from London and Chicago. Scoutmasters Franek Pepliński, Aneta Macheta, and Beata Chodorowska-Niebrugge explored our rich exhibits guided by our experts, including the iconic Great Hall and Paderewski Room. A memorable gathering we're

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Farewell and Best Wishes to Gabriela Kaminski

Congrats and thanks to Gabriela Kamiński, our intern at the Polish Museum of America, as she heads to Texas for her Masters in Art History. Best wishes for her future curatorial pursuits.

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9th PIASA Conference on Polish Studies

At the Polish Institute of Arts and Sciences in America (PIASA) Midwestern Conference on December 2, 1942, the Archives and Museum of the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America (PRCUA) – now the Polish Museum of America (PMA), hosted a closed session for the Commission for Research on Polish Immigration.

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