Wishing Pani Misia a Happy Retirement!

The Polish Museum of America (PMA) was honored to join our colleagues at the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America (PRCUA) in celebrating Ms. Micheline Jaminski as she concludes twelve years of dedicated service as Vice President of the PRCUA and Vice Chair of the PMA.

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PRCUA’s 64th Quadrennial Convention

The Polish Museum of America (PMA) was honored to participate in the 64th Quadrennial Convention of the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America (PRCUA), held virtually this year. The PMA was represented by our Managing Director, Małgorzata Kot, who participated as a delegate, and PMA President Richard Owsiany, who served

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In Memory of Clara Krol, Daughter of PMA Founder Joseph Kania

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Clara G. “Claire” Krol (née Kania), beloved daughter of Joseph L. Kania, past President of the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America (PRCUA) and founder of the Polish Museum of America (PMA).

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Happy Birthday to PRCUA President, Agnieszka Bastrzyk!

The Polish Museum of America wishes a very Happy Birthday to Agnieszka Bastrzyk, President of the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America!

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Deputy Prime Minister Radosław Sikorski and Ministry of Foreign Affairs Delegation Visit the PMA

The Polish Museum of America welcomed Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland, Radosław Sikorski, together with an official delegation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and representatives of the Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Chicago. The visit included meetings with

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2026 Pulaski Day Celebration at the Polish Museum of America

Join us in celebrating Pulaski Day at the Polish Museum of America on March 3rd, 2025 at 10 AM! While the event will be closed to the public, we're thrilled to invite you to join the virtual program at [the live broadcast will be available on the museum's home page]

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Since 1937: 89 Years of the Polish Museum of America

On January 12, 2026, the Polish Museum of America commemorates the 89th anniversary of the official opening to the public, which took place on January 12, 1937, in the PRCUA Auditorium.

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Visit of Paweł Kowal at the PMA

On October 20, the Polish Museum of America was pleased to welcome Paweł Kowal – member of the Polish Parliament, historian, political scientist and Professor at the Institute of Political Studies of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Warsaw.

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Research Visit from Adam Mickiewicz University

The Polish Museum of America is pleased to host researchers from Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań as part of the National Program for the Development of Humanities project “Polish Museums in the Interwar Period. Documentation and Scholarly Study of Materials on the History of Polish Museology in 1918–1939” (2024–2027).

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PMA Welcomes a Delegation from Poland

On May 2, Polish Flag Day and Polish Diaspora Day, the Polish Museum of America welcomed a high-level delegation from Poland, celebrating shared heritage and the strong ties between Poland and the Polish American community.

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