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Anniversary of the Arrival of S/Y Poleszuk in Chicago

September 17, 2024

On September 17th, we celebrate the anniversary of the arrival of the legendary yacht S/Y Poleszuk in Chicago, marking a significant chapter in the history of Polish sailing. Built originally as a fast motorboat, S/Y Poleszuk was taken over by the Polish Scouting and Guiding Association in 1937.

Labor Day Notice from the Polish Museum of America

August 30, 2024

News release

In honor of Labor Day, the Polish Museum of America will be closed on Monday, September 2nd.

BG Casimir Pulaski Day

March 6, 2023

Anniversary

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.

LOT Polish Airlines

December 31, 2022

Produced by The Polish Museum of America

The Polish Museum of America's final English language video for 2022 is a tribute LOT Polish Airlines highlighting artifacts and material found in the PMA's 1939 World's Fair Polish Pavilion collection.

Maria Sklodowska-Curie’s 155th Birthday

November 7, 2022

Anniversary

The 155th birthday of one of the most famous female scientists of all time - Maria Skłodowska-Curie.

Ignacy Jan Paderewski Goes Home – 81st Anniversary

June 29, 2022

Anniversary, News release

On this day, we commemorate the loss of Ignacy Jan Paderewski, who died in New York 81 years ago on June 29, 1941, yet the story of his burial is one that wasn’t complete until 51 years after his death.