85th Anniversary of the Outbreak of WWII

Eighty-five years ago, the outbreak of World War II reshaped the global order and left a profound impact on humanity.

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Happy 60th Birthday, James J. Robaczewski!

On August 30th, we celebrate a remarkable leader and dear friend, the Board Chairman of the Polish Museum of America and President of the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America, James J. Robaczewski.

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Labor Day Notice from the Polish Museum of America

In honor of Labor Day, the Polish Museum of America will be closed on Monday, September 2nd.

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Farewell to a Polish Chicago Icon: Pani Helena Madej Retires to Kraków

After nearly four decades of serving authentic Polish cuisine and being a cornerstone of the Wicker Park community, Pani Helena Madej, the cherished owner of Podhalanka, is embarking on a well-deserved retirement back home to Kraków, Poland.

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Farewell to Our Interns: Tech Nix and Daniel Kaliszyk

The Polish Museum of America wants to take a moment to express our deep appreciation and bid a heartfelt goodbye to our incredible interns, Tech Nix and Daniel Kaliszyk, who have made significant contributions during their time with us.

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Farewell to Our Polish Guests from NMM

The Polish Museum of America was honored to host Radosław Paternoga and Bartłomiej Garba from the National Maritime Museum in Gdańsk as they joined us for the opening of the "100 Years of Polish Sailing" exhibition on August 16, 2024.

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Celebrating a Century of Polish Sailing: PMA Regatta on Lake Michigan

On August 17, the Polish Museum of America celebrated the second half of its 100 years of Polish sailing with the PMA Regatta on Lake Michigan! Fifteen yachts and boats participated in both cruising and racing competitions, paying tribute to a century of Polish maritime tradition. The regatta was connected

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Celebrating a Century of Polish Sailing!

On August 16, the Polish Museum of America proudly celebrated the opening of the exhibition “100 Years of Polish Sailing,” showcasing Polish and Polish-American rich and captivating maritime history. The ceremony began with a solemn moment as the Polish flag was raised to the sound of a bell, followed by

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100 Years of Polish Sailing: The Story of the Yacht Dal

In 2024, we proudly commemorate the 90th anniversary of one of the most extraordinary journeys in Polish sailing history, undertaken by the yacht “Dal.” On August 25, 1934, this small yet fearless vessel completed its epic voyage.

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Cecilia and Richard Larkin at the PMA

On August 6, the Polish Museum of America was truly honored to welcome Cecilia Larkin, the esteemed President of the American Council for Polish Culture (ACPC), and her husband, Richard Larkin!

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