Polish Forces’ Role in the Battle of Monte Cassino: 79th Anniversary
May 18 marks the 79th anniversary of the 1944 Battle of Monte Cassino in which Polish forces, under the command of Gen. Władysław Anders played a prominent role. The Polish 2 Corps broke the German defensive lines and opened the road for the Allies to liberate Rome from German occupation.
Celebrating Mother’s Day
Happy Mother’s Day! The Polish Museum of America wishes to thank all mothers for their efforts and dedication, as well as their positive contributions to society.
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!
PNA Visits Jan Zawilinski Exhibition at PMA
PNA Representatives Visit Polish Museum of America to Explore Latest Exhibition on Jan Zawilinski and Life in Chicago
Łączy Nas Pamięć / Remembering Together
This year as the world commemorates the 80th anniversary of the Uprising on 19 April. POLIN Museum has created various events in a robust program that will span the entire year and focus on this topic.
Commemorating the Anniversary of Mieczyslaw Haiman’s Birth
Mieczysław Haiman, the first curator of the Polish Museum of America and a prominent figure in Polish-American history.
Farewell to our Arts Intern Nia | PMA
Nia Oke-Famakinde is completing her Arts Internship at the Polish Museum of America, cataloging artifacts and artworks to expand the museum's database. She also handles acquisition duties, conducts research, and assists with organizing events and exhibitions.
Polish Academy of Sciences Archives Director Visits PMA
Dr. Hanna Krajewska, Director of the Archives of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Warsaw, visited the Polish Museum in America twice during her stay in Chicago.
Celebrating Saint Joseph’s Day at the Polish Museum of America
Celebrate Saint Joseph's Day with us at the Polish Museum of America and discover our collection of artifacts that showcase his legacy.
Polish Language Schools: A Tour of Our Museum’s Collection and Exhibits
Academy of Polish Language and Culture (Akademia Języka Polskiego i Kultury im. Marszałka J. Piłsudskiego) and Nicholaus Copernicus Polish School (Polska Szkoła Mikołaja Kopernika) – thank you for your interest in Polish history, culture, and language.
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