The Polish Museum of America is now in Minecraft!
Explore the Polish Museum of America in Polonika’s Minecraft world and discover Polish history, culture, and heritage through interactive play.
The Polonia Podcast: Episode 3
The Polish Museum of America (PMA) invites you to Episode 3 of The Polonia Podcast, hosted by Justine Michalak. This episode features Victoria Granacki — historic preservation specialist, author, and a leading voice in preserving Chicago’s Polish-American heritage, with a long-standing connection to the PMA.
Richard Owsiany Represents the PMA at Meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Sikorski
The Polish Museum of America (PMA) was pleased to be represented by PMA President Richard Owsiany at a public meeting held on July 14 at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum in Simi Valley, California, featuring Poland’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Deputy Prime Minister, Radosław Sikorski.
The PMA Celebrates Polish Flag Day and Polish Diaspora Day
On May 2, the Polish Museum of America marks Polish Flag Day and Polish Diaspora Day – two occasions that celebrate national identity and the global Polish community.
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.
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.
Daily Hours
8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Museum: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Shop: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
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