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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Juneteenth 2023

Of the 4,000 Poles who joined the Northern armies, many had military experience in Europe. This included General Włodzimierz Krzyzanowski, who fought in the failed military expedition and insurrection of 1846 and escaped to America.

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108th Library’s Anniversary

The PMA Library has been serving the Chicago Polish community since 1915. It holds over 100,000 books in English and Polish, including circulating titles, Polonica, Polish American publishers, Rare Books, and a musical collection. We welcome you to explore our impressive collection at the PMA Library!

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“Wspólnota Polska” delegation visit at the PMA and PRCUA

Today, the Polish Museum of America (PMA) hosted a delegation composed of: President of the Polish Community Association, Mr. Dariusz Piotr Bonisławski and his associates, representatives of TVP and Polsat, as well as representatives of local governments in Poland.

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Green Room

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

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Advocates Society

Judges Night at the Polish Museum of America

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National Ice Cream Day

Wherever you choose to get your ice cream fix today, be sure to stop into the museum to see the rest of our "Polish Chicago: 1850-1939" exhibit.

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The Green Room renovation

The Green Room renovation at the PMA, ongoing since January 2022, is made possible thanks to funding by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland within the “Cooperation with Polish Community and Poles Abroad – Infrastructure for Polish Community Abroad Grant Competition 2022.

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PMA mourns the passing of Piotr Pisuk, PMA Volunteer

On February 2, at the age of 82, longtime PMA volunteer Piotr Pisuk passed away. Był Człowiekiem o wielkiej delikatności i spokoju wewnętrznym, współpracował z IAMPOL TV, nakręcił dla MPA wiele imprez i opublikował je.

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costume room

Costume room

The Polish Museum of America is pleased to announce that the Costume Room modernization project was completed in December 2021.

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