PMA President and Managing Director Honored at Bal Dziennikarza by SDPA for Their Contributions to Polonia

PMA President and PMA Managing Director were recognized at Bal Dziennikarza by SDPA for their excellent work for Polonia at the Polish Museum of America.

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The best wishes to All Wonderful Grandparents!

Happy Grandmother’s (today) and Grandfather’s Day (tomorrow)! Happy #DzieńBabci and #DzieńDziadka! The best wishes to All Wonderful Grandparents! Stanley Dulak with Grandma and Grandpa Kuflewski in the front of the drugstore at 2759 W. 22nd St., Chicago, IL; 08/17/1927. PMA Collection 2009.004.0035

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The official opening of the Museum took place exactly 86 years ago!

86 years ago today, the Museum opened its doors for the first time in the PRCUA Auditorium. Dignitaries from the Polish government, Polish-American organizations, and Chicago officials were all in attendance to celebrate this momentous occasion!

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LOT Polish Airlines

The Polish Museum of America's final English language video for 2022 is a tribute LOT Polish Airlines highlighting artifacts and material found in the PMA's 1939 World's Fair Polish Pavilion collection. 

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Cheers to the New Year!

With warm appreciation for your support, we wish you and your family Peace, Joy, Hope and Good Will throughout the New Year The Polish Museum of America The PMA will be open on December 31, and will reopen on January 3 for tours.

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Hutsul Region: The Slavic Atlantis in Former Polish Lands – Huculszczyzna

If you enjoy learning about the culture and history of different regions, then you should definitely watch the film, Hutsul Region: The Slavic Atlantis in Former Polish Lands. This movie is a fascinating exploration of the rich cultural heritage of this region in the Carpathian Mountains.

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Husaria – polska duma / Hussars – Polish Pride

This Polish language presentation is hosted by Cezary Zawadzinski, who examines the history and role of the Polish hussars, or the winged hussars, a heavy cavalry formation active in Poland and in the Polish Lithuanian Commonwealth during the 16th and the 18th centuries.

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Zyczenia swiateczne MPA | Merry Christmas from PMA

Zyczenia swiateczne MPA | Merry Christmas from PMA

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The PMA welcomes our newest Heritage Life Members Lou and Charlene | PMA

Being a Heritage Life Member is a great honor. Heritage Life Members are recognized for their dedication to preserving the past and ensuring that our national heritage is not forgotten. They are given special discounts and privileges. Heritage Life Members also receive recognition for their efforts and contributions to the

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Donation of Crèche / Szopka to the Polish Museum of America

The Donation of Crèche is a beautiful piece of art that showcases the Nativity scene. The figures are detailed and intricately crafted, making it an incredibly meaningful representation of the Christmas story. The delicate details of the figures and animals bring to life the story of the birth of Jesus,

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