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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PMA Welcomes a Delegation from Poland

On May 2, Polish Flag Day and Polish Diaspora Day, the Polish Museum of America welcomed a high-level delegation from Poland, celebrating shared heritage and the strong ties between Poland and the Polish American community.

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Welcoming the Kashubian Cultural Institute to Chicago

We recently welcomed Jeff Turkowski, Director of the Kashubian Cultural Institute & Polish Museum in Winona, MN, along with Polish-American students preparing for a cultural exchange trip to Poland. With guidance from Beata Pawlikowska, the group explored the museum’s collection and shared in a meaningful celebration of heritage.

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Special Visitors and New Publications at the PMA

Today, we were visited by Jurek Jurecki from Tygodnik Podhalański along with his son Bartek Jurecki, the renowned photographer and author of the album “Tough as Rock, Strong as the Mountain Wind” and his daughter-in-law Klaudia.

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Dr. Ewa Bobrowska’s Visit to Polish Museum of America

The Polish Museum of America recently hosted Dr. Ewa Bobrowska, a specialist in the art of Olga Boznańska and Bolesław Biegas from the Terra Foundation for American Art in Paris.

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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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De Paul University History Students Explore Polish Heritage at the Polish Museum

This year the Polish Museum of America is honored to be part of the Polish Heritage Month programs sponsored by the Chicago Public Library. Museum tour guides will be leading tour groups registered through the Chicago Public Library program throughout the month of October.

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A Special Visit from the Wielkopolska Museum of Independence

Discover the cultural exchange between the Polish Museum of America and the Wielkopolska Museum of Independence, showcasing the rich history of Polish Americans' involvement in Wielkopolska affairs and the establishment of a new Museum of Wielkopolska Uprising 1918-1919 in Poznań.

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