In Honor of Teachers and the Museum’s Founding
On October 14, Poland celebrates Teacher’s Day and National Education Day, commemorating the founding of the Commission of National Education (Komisja Edukacji Narodowej) in 1773 – the first ministry of education in Europe. It’s a day to express gratitude to all teachers, mentors, and lifelong learners who dedicate themselves to
231 Anniversary of the Constitution of May 3, 1791
Today we stand in awe and acclaim at Europe's first written democratic constitution-the Polish Constitution ratified May 3, 1791 (written in 1788).
Swieto Nauczyciela 2021
October 14, this Day of Appreciation for Polish Teachers was instituted in the 1970s, in Poland, to recollect Europe's first Department of Education which was the Polish Commission on National Education (pol. Komisja Edukacji Narodowej).
About our museum
The Polish Museum of America (PMA), the crown jewel of the Polish-American community established in 1935, is one of the oldest and largest ethnic museums in the United States.
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Museum: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Shop: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
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