The official opening of the Museum took place exactly 86 years ago!

86 years ago today, the Museum opened its doors for the first time in the PRCUA Auditorium. Dignitaries from the Polish government, Polish-American organizations, and Chicago officials were all in attendance to celebrate this momentous occasion!

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LOT Polish Airlines

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. 

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Cheers to the New Year!

With warm appreciation for your support, we wish you and your family Peace, Joy, Hope and Good Will throughout the New Year The Polish Museum of America The PMA will be open on December 31, and will reopen on January 3 for tours.

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Zyczenia swiateczne MPA | Merry Christmas from PMA

Zyczenia swiateczne MPA | Merry Christmas from PMA

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Donation of Crèche / Szopka to the Polish Museum of America

The Donation of Crèche is a beautiful piece of art that showcases the Nativity scene. The figures are detailed and intricately crafted, making it an incredibly meaningful representation of the Christmas story. The delicate details of the figures and animals bring to life the story of the birth of Jesus,

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Christmas Ornaments Workshop & Gift Shop Sale

Thank you for your help - dziękujemy za uczestnictwo! Wesołych Świąt - Merry Christmas! The return of the Polish Museum of America’s Christmas workshop for children of all ages and the lighting of the Bethlehem Peace Candle.

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Happy Thanksgiving 2022!

We wish you and your loved ones a bountiful and blessed Thanksgiving and hope that the spirit of gratitude remains in our hearts every day. The Polish Museum of America In observance of Thanksgiving, the Museum will be CLOSED on Thursday, November 24 & Friday, November 25; and open on

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Maria Sklodowska-Curie’s 155th Birthday

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

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Harcerze wraz z Muzeum Polskim w Ameryce

The Polish Scouting Organization and the Polish Museum of America commemorated Polish Independence Day with a mass at Holy Trinity Church and a play by the scouts at the PMA.

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Tadeusz Kosciuszko’s Name’s Day

Tadeusz Kosciuszko’s Name’s Day - Imieniny - at the Polish Museum of America sponsored by the Chicago Chapter of the Kosciuszko Foundation. Congratulations to this year’s honoree, President of the Polish Museum of America Richard Owsiany.

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