Happy Independence Day 2023!
The Offices of the PRCUA, PMA and Library will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, in observance of Independence Day.
Juneteenth 2023
Of the 4,000 Poles who joined the Northern armies, many had military experience in Europe. This included General Włodzimierz Krzyzanowski, who fought in the failed military expedition and insurrection of 1846 and escaped to America.
Memorial Day 2023
The museum will be closed on Monday, May 29th in observance of the holiday. Enjoy the day with your loved ones while keeping in mind those who served and sacrificed.
Happy Polish Mother’s Day!
Today, we gather to celebrate one of the most cherished holidays on the calendar—a day dedicated to honoring and expressing gratitude to our beloved mothers for their unwavering dedication in raising us. On this special occasion, we extend our heartfelt wishes to all the remarkable mothers who selflessly invest their
BG Casimir Pulaski Day
Illinois celebrates Pulaski Day on March 6 to honor Brigadier General Casimir Pulaski, who played a crucial role in the American Revolution. Join the annual celebration of his life at PMA-online to learn more about his legacy and Poland's contribution to America's defeat over Great Britain.
2023 President’s Day
Happy Presidents' Day from the Polish Museum of America. Życzenia dobrego Dnia Prezydentów od Muzeum Polskiego w Ameryce!
MSI’s Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light
Don’t miss your chance to create unique holiday memories and see a tree decorated in honor of Poland. Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light are open from November 16, 2022 until January 4th, 2023, and are included in Museum Entry.
St. Nicolaus day
St. Nicolaus - the only visible evidence of his life and legacy is the magnificent basilica of St. Nicholas in Bari.
Polish National Flag Day and World Day of Polonia
On this day the Polish diaspora around the world celebrates its holiday-the International Day of Polonia.
Easter Monday / Śmigus-Dyngus
Easter Monday in Poland is a holiday and is called Śmigus-Dyngus (shming-oos-ding-oos) or Lany Poniedziałek (wet Monday). Zofia Stryjeńska (1891-1976), "Śmigus Dyngus", print from the series: "Obrzędy polskie" (Polish Rituals), 1931, from the collection of The Polish Museum of America.
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