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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Daniel Guzman bada archiwa polonijne w USA

Daniel Guzman, a PhD student at Nicolaus Copernicus University, conducted research at the Polish Museum of America Archives, exploring the functioning of Polish diaspora and emigration archives.

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Spotkanie z Adamem Lizakowskim w Muzeum Polskim w Ameryce

W czwartek 30 maja 2024 r. odbyło się w Muzeum Polskim w Ameryce (MPA) polskojęzyczne spotkanie z autorem. MPA miało przyjemność gościć poetę i autora, Adama Lizakowskiego, który długie lata spędził w Kalifornii i Chicago, ale od kilkunastu już lat mieszka w Polsce.

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Sailing History: Polish Museum & NMM Gdańsk Collab

We are excited to announce a special collaboration between the Polish Museum of America and the National Maritime Museum in Gdańsk, celebrating 100 years of Polish sailing! Join us in Chicago from August 16-18 for an exhibition showcasing Poland's rich maritime history. Many thanks to Director Domżał for the warm

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Polonia Goes to War

Join us today for a special film marking the 87th anniversary of the opening of the Archives and Museum of the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America (PRCUA). Explore the enduring commitment of the Polish Emigration in America to Poland's independence. The film showcases remarkable documents from the Polish National

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