Martin Koza Visits the PMA

On December 16, we had the pleasure of welcoming Martin Koza, the co-founder of the Polish American Sailors Association, to the Polish Museum of America! During his visit, Mr. Koza toured our exhibitions, sharing his deep passion for sailing.

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Progress Update on the PMA Storage Renovation Project

On December 9, representatives from the Consulate, including Consul Tomasz Orczyk and Consular Officer Ian Pitcher, visited the Polish Museum of America to review the progress of the storage renovation project located to the left of the stage. This renovation is funded by a grant from the Ministry of Foreign

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Christmas Workshops at the PMA

On December 7, 2024, the Polish Museum of America hosted its annual Christmas workshops, where participants had the opportunity to learn the art of crafting beautiful ornaments for their Christmas trees.

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The “Polish Paths to Freedom” Tournament at the PMA

The Polish Museum of America was proud to host the Inter-School Tournament "Polish Paths to Freedom" on November 17, organized by the Association of Polish Teachers of America under the leadership of President Ewa Koch.

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A Living History Lesson Recap: Wartime Experiences and Artifacts at the PMA

On November 16, 2024, the Polish Museum of America hosted an extraordinary event that brought the rich and complex history of Poland during World War II to life.

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Special Visit Honoring the Legacy of Blessed Father Popiełuszko

On November 15, the Polish Museum of America was honored to host Marek Popiełuszko, nephew of the Blessed Father Jerzy Popiełuszko, and Paweł Kęska from the Museum of the Blessed Priest Jerzy Popiełuszko in Warsaw.

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Special Visitors and New Publications at the PMA

Today, we were visited by Jurek Jurecki from Tygodnik Podhalański along with his son Bartek Jurecki, the renowned photographer and author of the album “Tough as Rock, Strong as the Mountain Wind” and his daughter-in-law Klaudia.

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Polska młodzież w Muzeum Polskim w Ameryce: odkrywanie historii i kultury na nowo

Grupa młodzieży od 6 klasy do III LO z Polskiej Szkoły im. Jana Kochanowskiego w Norridge, IL, odwiedziła Muzeum Polskie w Ameryce w sobotę, 2 listopada.

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Happy Polish Independence Day!

The Polish Museum of America and the Polish Scouting Organization – Chicago District had the pleasure of jointly hosting our annual Independence Day celebration on Sunday, November 10. The day began with a beautiful Mass at 11:00 AM at Holy Trinity Church, uniting our community in prayer and reflection.

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Veterans Day & Polish Independence Day Closure Announcement

In observance of Veterans Day, the Polish Museum of America (PMA) and the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America (PRCUA) building will be closed on Monday, November 11. On this day, we pause to honor all who have served in the United States Armed Forces and reflect on their courage

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