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.

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The PMA was honored to host a delegation from Poland

Today, the PMA was honored to host a delegation from Poland, led by Minister Tomasz Rzymkowski and accompanied by Polish Consul General Paweł Zyzak. The delegation was inspired by the breadth of the collections on display and in storage, and was warmly welcomed by PMA President Richard Owsiany and other

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PMA President and Managing Director Honored at Bal Dziennikarza by SDPA for Their Contributions to Polonia

PMA President and PMA Managing Director were recognized at Bal Dziennikarza by SDPA for their excellent work for Polonia at the Polish Museum of America.

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The PMA welcomes our newest Heritage Life Members Lou and Charlene | PMA

Being a Heritage Life Member is a great honor. Heritage Life Members are recognized for their dedication to preserving the past and ensuring that our national heritage is not forgotten. They are given special discounts and privileges. Heritage Life Members also receive recognition for their efforts and contributions to the

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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.

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Polska Szkoła im. Ignacego Jana Paderewskiego w Niles

Serdecznie dziękujemy Polskiej Szkole im. Ignacego Jana Paderewskiego za zorganizowanie pięknej uroczystości pasowania na uczniów i urodzin Ignacego Jana Paderewskiego!

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Tadeusz Kosciuszko’s Name’s Day

Tadeusz Kosciuszko’s Name’s Day - Imieniny - at the Polish Museum of America sponsored by the Chicago Chapter of the Kosciuszko Foundation. Congratulations to this year’s honoree, President of the Polish Museum of America Richard Owsiany.

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The State funeral for Maria Mirecka Lorys

The state funeral for Maria Mirecka LoryÅ›, Polonian activist, Home Army veteran, and long-time Member of the Polish Museum of America, will be held in Warsaw on Wednesday, August 17 at 10AM.

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Powstanie warszawskie | Warsaw Uprising

Today is the 78th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising, an insurrection that would result in over 200,000 civilian and insurgent deaths and the destruction of much of the city (85% by January 1945)

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42nd Summer Gala – our galleries

After a three-year absence, we were finally able to host an in-person event at Cafe LaCave. Thank you to all of our donors, sponsors, participants and guests who made the 42nd Summer Gala a resounding success.

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