PAHA Conference Banquet at the PMA

We are happy to announce that the PAHA Annual Conference has concluded with a Banquet held at the Polish Museum of America, on Saturday, January 10, 2026.

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PMA Hosts the First Day of PAHA Annual Conference 2026

On January 8, the Polish Museum of America had the pleasure of being a hosting institution for the first day of the PAHA Annual Conference 2026 in Chicago.

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Richard Owsiany Delivers Keynote Address at Polish American Heritage Month Celebration

The Polish Museum of America is honored to announce that our President, Richard Owsiany, delivered the keynote address on October 27, 2025 at the Richard J. Daley Center in Chicago, in celebration of Polish American Heritage Month. The event was organized by Mariyana T. Spyropoulos, Clerk of the Circuit Court

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Remembering Faith and History at the PMA

On October 21, the Polish Museum of America welcomed Dr. Robert Zadura, historian, former Polish diplomat in Germany, author of documentary films and books about blessed and saintly priests and the history of the Church in the 20th century, as well as our longtime friend, Sister Anna Strycharz, MChR.

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Visit of Paweł Kowal at the PMA

On October 20, the Polish Museum of America was pleased to welcome Paweł Kowal – member of the Polish Parliament, historian, political scientist and Professor at the Institute of Political Studies of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Warsaw.

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From History to Heritage: Kościuszko School Students Visit PMA

On Saturday, May 10, 2025, the Polish Museum of America had the honor of hosting students from the Polish School of the 7th Kościuszko Escadrille, located by the Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Chicago.

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Descendants of Komierowski Family at the Museum

The Polish Museum of America welcomed descendants of the Komierowski family from Pałac Komierowo, celebrating shared heritage and a generous publication donation.

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1000 Years of the Polish Crown

Polish Museum of America Commemorates the 1000th Anniversary of the Coronation of Bolesław Chrobry.

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Discovering Polish Roots – Fryderyk Chopin School Students Visit the Museum

On April 4, our Museum had the distinct pleasure of welcoming eighth-grade students from the Fryderyk Chopin Polish School. The group explored our exhibitions under the insightful guidance of Beata Pawlikowska and Krzysztof Branka.

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A Living History Lesson: Wartime Experiences and Artifacts at the PMA

On March 22, 2025, the Polish Museum of America hosted an immersive and educational event that brought history to life! In collaboration with historical educator Marek Rowicki, guests had the opportunity to explore the stories, artifacts, and experiences that shaped Polish resistance during WWII.

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