Support the Polish Museum of America this Giving Tuesday!

If you are considering making a Giving Tuesday donation this year, we kindly invite you to keep the Museum in your thoughts. Every contribution – large or small, helps us care for our collections, support exhibitions and educational programs, and ensure that future generations can connect with their heritage.

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Museum storage modernization

The Polish Museum of America is pleased to announce that the Geen Room modernization project was completed in December 2022.

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The Day of the Historic Monument Conservator

11 sierpnia obchodzimy w Polsce Dzień Konserwatora Zabytków. Muzeum Polskie w Ameryce/MPA jest wdzięczne konserwatorom, z którymi współpracuje za ich ogromną wiedzę, doświadczenie, oraz ostrożną i długotrwałą pracę nad przywracaniem obiektów z kolekcji do ich dawnej świetności.

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Polska młodzież w Muzeum Polskim w Ameryce: odkrywanie historii i kultury na nowo

Grupa młodzieży od 6 klasy do III LO z Polskiej Szkoły im. Jana Kochanowskiego w Norridge, IL, odwiedziła Muzeum Polskie w Ameryce w sobotę, 2 listopada.

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Daniel Guzman bada archiwa polonijne w USA

Daniel Guzman, a PhD student at Nicolaus Copernicus University, conducted research at the Polish Museum of America Archives, exploring the functioning of Polish diaspora and emigration archives.

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Zyczenia swiateczne MPA | Merry Christmas from PMA

Zyczenia swiateczne MPA | Merry Christmas from PMA

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Happy Thanksgiving from the Polish Museum of America!

As we gather to give thanks, we want to extend our warmest wishes to everyone celebrating this special day. May your homes be filled with joy, laughter, and the love of family and friends.

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Digitizing Dziennik dla wszystkich: Polish Genealogy Resource

On Nov. 6, 2023, Jeff Kelch began digitizing "Dziennik dla wszystkich", a significant resource for Polish American genealogy in Buffalo, NY, from 1907 to 1957. Sponsored by PGSNYS (pgsnys.online). In spring 2023, 16,127 pages from 1942-1944 were digitized, with plans for quarterly issues from 1941 and 1945-1948.

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Exploring the Legacy of Ganna Walska: An Evening at the PMA

Join us on October 14th at 6 p.m. as we delve into the captivating life of Madame Ganna Walska, a renowned beauty, opera star, and philanthropist. Discover her enduring legacy, from rebuilding the Royal Castle in Warsaw to owning the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris, and creating Lotusland, a stunning

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Versailles Peace Treaty: A Historic Moment in World History

The signing of the Treaty of Versailles on June 28th marked the end of World War I, shaping global history, with notable figures like Ignacy Jan Paderewski playing a significant role, and the pen used during the signing now residing at the Polish Museum of America, offering visitors a glimpse

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