The PMA Thanks Bartłomiej Koza and Honors the Legacy of Jan Loryś
We are pleased to share that, as part of the agreement between the Head Office of State Archives (NDAP) and the Polish Museum of America (PMA)
Museum storage modernization
The Polish Museum of America is pleased to announce that the Geen Room modernization project was completed in December 2022.
Marshal of the Senate of Poland Visits the PMA
On August 29, the Polish Museum of America had the honor of hosting Marshal of the Senate of the Republic of Poland, Ms. Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska, together with a distinguished delegation.
Presentation: From the Vistula to the St. Lawrence River, All the Way to Lake Michigan
On August 14, 2025, the Polish Museum of America had the pleasure of hosting the presentation “From the Vistula to the St. Lawrence River, All the Way to Lake Michigan” by Stefan Władysiuk, librarian at the Polish Library in Montreal. His richly illustrated talk explored the extraordinary Polish Graphic Art
Vatican Clergy Visit the Polish Museum of America
We were honored to welcome two Vatican guests this Holy Saturday: Fr. Dr. Waldemar Turek and Fr. Dr. Arkadiusz Nocoń from the Secretariat of State. Thank you for visiting the Polish Museum of America — and happy Easter!
Welcoming the Kashubian Cultural Institute to Chicago
We recently welcomed Jeff Turkowski, Director of the Kashubian Cultural Institute & Polish Museum in Winona, MN, along with Polish-American students preparing for a cultural exchange trip to Poland. With guidance from Beata Pawlikowska, the group explored the museum’s collection and shared in a meaningful celebration of heritage.
Celebrating Tradition and Culture
On April 12, we had the distinct honor of welcoming the General Stanisław Maczek Polish Language School for adults, based in South Bend, Indiana. The group took part in a thoughtfully curated Easter egg painting workshop, embracing a cherished Polish tradition with creativity and enthusiasm.
Discovering Polish Roots – Fryderyk Chopin School Students Visit the Museum
On April 4, our Museum had the distinct pleasure of welcoming eighth-grade students from the Fryderyk Chopin Polish School. The group explored our exhibitions under the insightful guidance of Beata Pawlikowska and Krzysztof Branka.
Polish Club from Wisconsin Dells Visits Museum – Paderewski’s Story Touched Hearts
29 marca Muzeum odwiedziła grupa z Polskiego Klubu Wisconsin Dells pod przewodnictwem ks. Piotra Janasa. Największe wrażenie zrobiła wystawa poświęcona Paderewskiemu, która głęboko poruszyła zwiedzających.
Celebrating Our Life Members at The Polish Museum of America
On February 16, The Polish Museum of America proudly honored our Life Members, whose generosity and dedication help preserve and share Polish heritage for future generations. It was a wonderful afternoon of camaraderie, recognition, and vision for the future.
About our museum
The Polish Museum of America (PMA), the crown jewel of the Polish-American community established in 1935, is one of the oldest and largest ethnic museums in the United States.
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Museum: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Shop: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
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