The Polish Museum of America
984 N. Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago, IL 60642-4101
Telephone: (773) 384-3352
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The Polish Museum of America 984 N. Milwaukee Avenue Chicago, IL 60642-4101 Telephone: (773) 384-3352 Fax: (773) 384-3799 Email: Visit us! |
Welcome to the Polish Museum of America!Treasure of PoloniaHERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING...Please read this important message from the President and Director of the PMAThe Polish Museum of America needs your help. Please click here for an important message from President, Maria Ciesla, and Director, Jan Lorys. Temporary link to Neighborhood Storiesphoto gallery "an evening at the museum" postedUpdate Posted: Tuesday, July 27, 2010return to top of page | announcements archive index Paderewski photos added, FAQ's Added, press release added, museum news update, partial closure july 27!Update Posted: Monday, July 26, 2010return to top of page | announcements archive index an open letter from representative quigley regarding his recent visit to polandUpdate Posted: Wednesday, July 21, 2010return to top of page | announcements archive index EVENING AT THE POLISH MUSEUM OF AMERICA
Thursday, July 22, 6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.Come join in the first Evening at the Polish Museum of America, Thursday, July 22nd, from 6:00-10:00pm! This is a chance to meet new people as you experience the Museum for the first time, or see it in a new way. Click here for more information, or click the image on the left to download a printable flyer. Update Posted: Tuesday, July 20, 2010return to top of page | announcements archive index NEW EXHIBIT OPENING
Hidden Treasures: The Polish Museum of America Graphic Art CollectionJuly 30–August 29, 2010 | Opening Reception: Friday, July 30, 7–9 p.m. FREE CONCERTRiccardo Muti leads the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in Millennium Park on September 19 at 5:30 p.m.: Verdi, Liszt, Tchakovsky, Respighi FREE CHOIR PERFORMANCETo celebrate its 20th anniversary, the Warsaw Archdiocesan Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys, better known as Cantores Minores, returns to the United States of America for the fifth time under the direction of founder and current conductor, Joseph A. Herter. Update Posted: Tuesday, July 20, 2010return to top of page | announcements archive index DUPLICATE BOOKS AND ITEMS FROM THE PMA ATTIC SALESaturday, July 17, 2010, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday, July 18, 2010, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Update Posted: Tuesday, July 13, 2010return to top of page | announcements archive index FIELD MUSEUM REPORT REVIEWED BY MUSEUM STAFFUpdate Posted: Wednesday, July 14, 2010return to top of page | announcements archive index PRESIDENT KACZYNSKI CONDOLENCES PAGE UPDATEDA Press Release about Representative Quigley's recent visit to Poland and a photo gallery of the visit have been added to the President Kaczynski Condolences Page. Additional Links for the Press Release:
Update Posted: Monday, July 12, 2010return to top of page | announcements archive index July 15 Field Museum Event updatedThe group event at the Field Museum on July 15 will now use a shuttle bus leaving from the Museum's parking lot at 9:00 a.m. The bus will leave the Field Museum at 2:00 p.m. to allow participants to spend some time viewing Field Museum exhibits. Update Posted: Tuesday, July 6, 2010 return to top of page | announcements archive index A gallery of recent happenings on Museum NewsA small gallery of recent happenings has been posted on the Museum News page. Update Posted: Thursday, July 1, 2010return to top of page | announcements archive index Planned website changes announcedSome changes to the website format have been announced. Update Posted: Wednesday, June 30, 2010return to top of page | announcements archive index Duplicate Book Sale and Items from the PMA Attic SaleSaturday, July 17, 2010, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday, July 18, 2010, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.The Polish Museum of America Library is selling duplicate books in English and/or Polish on various Polish subjects, as well as a variety of books on non-Polish subjects. If you love books, this is the place to purchase them at discount prices. Give a book a home! This year, we will also sell traditional Polish items: paintings, pottery, ornate frames, etc… Click the link for more information and to print a coupon for a FREE GIFT! Update Posted: Wednesday, June 23, 2010return to top of page | announcements archive index special visit to field museum announcedA special group visit to the Field Museum is announced for Thursday, July 15! Details here! Update Posted: Wednesday, June 16, 2010return to top of page | announcements archive index MORE FROM SUMMER BALL 2010A second gallery has been posted with more pictures from the 2010 Summer Ball. Update Posted: Tuesday, June 15, 2010return to top of page | announcements archive index SUMMER BALL 2010 photo gallery posted; Projects with the field museum updatedSchool visit Photos Posted on Museum News PageUpdate Posted: Monday, June 14, 2010return to top of page | announcements archive index calendar update, closing july 4 weekend, early close june 11, polish version link correctedThe Museum's Calender of Upcoming Events has been updated. The Museum and Library will close early on June 11 to prepare for the Summer Ball that evening. The Museum and Library will be closed July 3, 4 and 5 for the Fourth of July holiday. A serious mistake for the website Polish version link has been corrected. WE ARE SORRY! Summer ball reservationsWe have received tremendous support for our annual fundraiser tomorrow, A Summer Ball. A big THANK YOU to the community. We are most grateful for your generosity! Update Posted: Thursday, June 10, 2010return to top of page | announcements archive index NEW WOJTEK GIL EXHIBIT
Around the World in 36 Frames—Opening June 25Imagine...one camera, 36 people, 36 shots in 36 cities around the globe. Click here for more information. Update Posted: Wednesday, June 9, 2010 return to top of page | announcements archive index PHOTOS ADDEDAdditional photos have been added to the Pianola Paderewski Recital photo gallery. Update Posted: Tuesday, June 4, 2010return to top of page | announcements archive index NEW SUMMER INTERNSThe Museum has two new interns for this Summer, Mike Nelson and Jack Vishneski. Welcome! Thanks for your help! Update Posted: Tuesday, June 3, 2010return to top of page | announcements archive index THE CHICAGO SOCIETY FOUNDATION DONATES $5,000
The Chicago Society Foundation recently approved $5,000.00 to the Polish Museum of America (PMA) for professional development services. The PMA, the oldest Polish museum of its kind in the United States, will apply the generous donation toward consultant fees in the area of public relations and development. At the presentation are L to R: PMA Director Jan Lorys, PMA Treasurer Mitchelle Kmiec, Foundation Secretary/Past President Richard Ciesla, PMA President Maria Ciesla, Foundation President Walter Piecewicz, PMA Vice Chair Anna Sokolowski, Foundation Past President Donald Gutowski. (Click the photo to enlarge.) Update Posted: Tuesday, June 2, 2010return to top of page | announcements archive index 2010 SUMMER BALLLast Chance! Reservations still being accepted!The reservation deadline has been extended until June 5th. Click here for more information. Update Posted: Tuesday, June 1, 2010return to top of page | announcements archive index POLISH ARTS CLUB OF CHICAGO—74TH ANNUAL ART EXHIBITIONExhibition runs Sunday, May 23 through Saturday, June 12; hours are Friday through Wednesday, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Click to see promotional poster. Update Posted: Thursday, May 20, 2010return to top of page | announcements archive index $5,000 GoodSearch Giveaway—Three Days Only!Here's a simple way for you to help support the PMA today! Just click on the link below to download free the PMA's GoodSearch toolbar: http://www.goodsearch.com/toolbar/polish-museum-of-america-pma. GoodSearch will donate $1 (up to $5,000 total) for every GoodSearch toolbar (supporting the PMA) that is downloaded between May 19th at 12 noon and May 21st at 12 noon Eastern Time! To help the PMA benefit from this contest, please download the GoodSearch toolbar now by following this link - http://www.goodsearch.com/toolbar/polish-museum-of-america-pma. If you have any questions about GoodSearch, you can visit their FAQ page at http://www.goodsearch.com/About.aspx, or read more about how you can use GoodSearch to raise money for the PMA on our Membership and Donations page. Update Posted: Wednesday, May 19, 2010return to top of page | announcements archive index Pianola Recital tickets selling very well!For more information on the recital click here. Update Posted: Thursday, May 13, 2010return to top of page | announcements archive index Wheeling High school visitPhotos of visit to the Museum by the Wheeling High School Polish Club. Update Posted: Wednesday, May 12, 2010return to top of page | announcements archive index School visits and the pianola folks arrivePhotos of visits by two high school groups and the people from the Pianola Institute defy the volcanic ash and arrive at the Museum. Update Posted: Tuesday, May 11, 2010return to top of page | announcements archive index Constitution Day Parade a success!Update Posted: Tuesday, May 4, 2010return to top of page | announcements archive index Polish Constitution Day Parade in Chicago!The Polish Constitution Day Parade will be held on Saturday, May 1 starting at 11:30 on Columbus Drive in Downtown Chicago. The Museum's float will be # 67. The Parade will be recorded and broadcast on ABC 7 Chicago at 11:35 pm to 12:35 am on May 2. The recording will also be available on demand on the internet at www.abc7chicago.com. Update Posted: Wednesday, April 30, 2010return to top of page | announcements archive index may 1 parade update and pianola recital update May 1 Parade will end with memorial service.Update Posted: Wednesday, April 28, 2010return to top of page | announcements archive index The Polish Museum of America expresses its deepest condolences
Posted: Saturday, April 10, 2010A new page has been added to compile information and messages concerning the death of President Kaczynski and others. Condolences page updated April 28, 2010. calendars & closures updatedThanks to an alert website visitor we were reminded that our calendars needed to be updated. The calendars are now correct. We will be open normal hours on May 1, 2010. We always welcome comments and questions regarding the website. Update Posted: Friday, April 23, 2010return to top of page | announcements archive index new format for condolences & new exhibit opensCondolences for the death of President Kaczynski and others has been re-formatted. New exhibit opening was a big success. Thank you to our friends, Csaba
Zongor at Qwick Guide and "gollie_g_willie" for sending the
following links to videos and photos from that evening.
Update Posted: Thursday, April 22, 2010return to top of page | announcements archive index RECITAL, MUSEUM NEWS UPDATE, MORE ON THE POLISH TRAGEDYNews Release on Pianola Recital, May 16Click here for more information Museum News UpdateComments posted about the tragedy. (additional information added Monday, April 19) Durbin, Quigley Introduce Resolution Expressing Sympathy to Polish People on death of President, LeadersThe Durbin/Quiqley resolution has been posted to a new page that has been added to compile information and messages concerning the death of President Kaczynski and others. Update Posted: Wednesday, April 14, 2010return to top of page | announcements archive index Governor and Illinois National Guard soldiers pay their respects to Polish President and Military LeadersThe National Guard statement has been posted to a new page that has been added to compile information and messages concerning the death of President Kaczynski and others. Update Posted: Tuesday, April 13, 2010return to top of page | announcements archive index The Opening Reception of April 16, 2010The Polish Museum of America wishes to inform our patrons and guests that the Polish Poster exhibition opening, scheduled for April 16, 2010, will take place. However, due to the tragedy of Saturday morning, there will be a more somber approach to the program. We will honor those killed with a minute’s silence. The scheduled jazz concert will not take place. More condolencesOur hearts are heavy with sadness over the death of President Kaczynski, his wife and others. We will try to post as many official statements on this tragedy as we are made aware of them. Press Release from a good friend of Poland, Senator Richard Durbin of Illinois.Senator Durbin's press release has been posted to a new page that has been added to compile information and messages concerning the death of President Kaczynski and others. Below is one from Congressman Mike Quigley.Congressman Quiqley's press release has been posted to a new page that has been added to compile information and messages concerning the death of President Kaczynski and others. Update Posted: Monday, April 12, 2010return to top of page | announcements archive index Lord & Taylor Fundraising to benefit the MuseumThe Polish Women's Alliance of America has announced that it is participating in a program at Lord & Taylor stores on Tuesday, April 13th that offers special discounts to customers who present a one-day Passport to Savings. The cost of the coupon is $5.00, with 80% ($4.00) going to The Polish Museum of America. Click here to print an order form for your Passport. Busy days! Upcoming piano recitalThis has been a very busy post-Easter week at the Museum. Also, we're ready to accept reservations for the Paderewski recital in May. For more, click here. Update Posted: Thursday, April 8, 2010return to top of page | announcements archive index INFORMATIVE ARTICLE ON PISANKIPerhaps you missed our recent lecture and workshop featuring pisanki (egg decorating)? Even if you didn't, you'll find this article in Our Urban Times, which reports on the communities of Bucktown, East Village, Noble Square, Ukrainian Village, WestTown and Wicker Park, informative and enlightening. The article credits the PMA as one institution that preserves this colorful, artistic tradition. Update Posted: Tuesday, April 6, 2010return to top of page | announcements archive index HAPPY EASTER! WESOŁEGO ALLELUJA!
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