Happy Polish Mother’s Day!

Today, we gather to celebrate one of the most cherished holidays on the calendar—a day dedicated to honoring and expressing gratitude to our beloved mothers for their unwavering dedication in raising us. On this special occasion, we extend our heartfelt wishes to all the remarkable mothers who selflessly invest their

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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.

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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.

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Celebrating Polish Culture: Parade, Pride, and Anniversary Milestones

The Polish Museum of America joined the Parade commemorating the Polish Constitution's anniversary.

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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!

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Today we celebrated – World Art Day

Today, April 15th, marks World Art Day, a global celebration of the arts and their essential role in our lives. It promotes creativity, cultural diversity, and freedom of expression while providing an opportunity to reflect on the value and impact of the arts.

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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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Happy International Women’s Day!

Happy International Women's Day! Celebrate with us by visiting our museum and discovering the inspiring stories of trailblazing women who have changed our world.

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CHM Meeting

The Polish Museum of America recently met with Erica Griffin, the director of education at the Chicago History Museum, to discuss partnership opportunities for the CHM's exhibition project, Back/Home: Polish Chicago. During the meeting, the PMA staff and CHM explored various strategies for school programs and public and community engagement.

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The One-Year Anniversary of the War between Russia and Ukraine

One year on from the start of the Russia-Ukraine war, the conflict shows no signs of abating, and the situation on the ground remains extremely volatile.

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