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Great Figures of Poland's Past Jan Henryk Rosen, mixed media, 1939 Dive into the Polish Museum Explore the astonishing world of the Poles!
Reminiscence of Childhood Wojciech Kossak (1865-1942), oil on canvas, 1891

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Discovering Polish Roots – Fryderyk Chopin School Students Visit the Museum News release On April 4, our Museum had the distinct pleasure of welcoming eighth-grade students from the Fryderyk Chopin Polish School. The group explored our exhibitions under the insightful guidance of Beata Pawlikowska and Krzysztof Branka. For many students, it was their first Continue Reading Death Anniversary of John Paul II News release April 2 marks the 20th anniversary of the passing of Pope John Paul II. As we remember his life we reflect on his profound impact on both Poland and the world. His unwavering commitment to faith, peace, and human dignity continues Continue Reading The Birth Anniversary of Mieczysław Haiman News release March 31 marks the birth anniversary of Mieczysław Haiman (1888–1949), the first curator of the PMA. A key figure in American Polonia, Haiman documented the history of Polish immigration to the U.S. in both Polish and English. He highlighted Poles' contributions Continue Reading 56 kościołów: Katalog parafii rzymskokatolickich w Archidiecezji Chicagowskiej założonych w latach 1867-1928 News release Muzeum Polskie w Ameryce gościło wyjątkowe wydarzenie „Meet the Author” z udziałem Ani Fink, autorki książki „56 kościołów: Katalog parafii rzymskokatolickich w Archidiecezji Chicagowskiej założonych w latach 1867-1928”. Spotkanie prowadzone było w dwóch językach. Wieczór rozpoczął klimatyczny koncert fortepianowy Olivera Barnasia, Continue Reading Polish Club from Wisconsin Dells Visits Museum – Paderewski’s Story Touched Hearts News release On Saturday, March 29, members of the Polish Club from Wisconsin Dells, led by Father Piotr Janas, paid a special visit to the local museum. Greeted warmly by Mrs. Halina Misterka, the group was taken on an engaging tour through Continue Reading PMA mourns the loss of PMA Volunteer Halina Czajkowska-Dudzic News release With heavy hearts, we announce that after an illness, the wonderful teacher, methodologist, educator, writer, poet, playwright, mentor, and friend to many teachers and students, Halina Czajkowska-Dudzic (June 16, 1947 – March 22, 2025), has passed away in Poland. She was Continue Reading A Living History Lesson: Wartime Experiences and Artifacts at the PMA News release On March 22, 2025, the Polish Museum of America hosted an immersive and educational event that brought history to life! In collaboration with historical educator Marek Rowicki, guests had the opportunity to explore the stories, artifacts, and experiences that shaped Continue Reading Father Bronisław Staworowski at the PMA News release On March 17, we had the great pleasure of welcoming Father Bronisław Staworowski, a Franciscan OFMConv from St. Francis Parish in Zielona Góra, to the Polish Museum of America. Father Bronisław made a special stop in Chicago as part of Continue Reading Antoni Czupryna and Stanisław Bolesław Sroka at the PMA  News release The Polish Museum of America had the pleasure of hosting Antoni Czupryna, co-creator of the exhibition “100 Years of Polish Sailing,” whose ship’s wheel, paintings, and flags are part of our display, and Stanisław Bolesław Sroka, who generously donated a Continue Reading Young Explorers Discover Polish Heritage at the PMA News release On March 15, the Polish Museum of America had the pleasure of welcoming enthusiastic students from grades 5, 6, and 7 of St. Queen Jadwiga Polish Language School in Chicago. Led by our knowledgeable tour guides—Barbara Kożuchowska, Sergio Romero, and Krzysztof Continue Reading Celebrating Our Own: Congratulations to Dr. Michał Sawczyk! News release We were thrilled to welcome back our volunteer and friend, Dr. Michał Sawczyk, who has been part of the PMA family since 2021! Michał recently earned his PhD from the University of Illinois at Chicago and is now a Research Continue Reading Jan Worwąg’s Support for Our Library and Conservation Efforts News release The Polish Museum of America had the pleasure of recently hosting Mr. Jan Worwąg. He donated a new book to our Library and took with him a publication about our exhibition “100 Years of Polish Sailing,” which he intends to Continue Reading “100 Years of Polish Sailing” Exhibition Extended Until August, 2025! News release We are happy to announce that due to popular demand, the Polish Museum of America is extending the exhibition “100 Years of Polish Sailing” until the end of August! This unique exhibition, originally set to close in March, showcases the Continue Reading Visit from the “Memory and Identity” Museum and Chamber of Commerce and Trade News release The Polish Museum of America had the honor of welcoming Priest and Director of the “Memory and Identity” Museum of St. John Paul II in Toruń, Jan Król, and Andrzej Jaworski, President of the Management Board of the Chamber of Continue Reading Carol and Nicholas H. Sommers at the PMA News release The Polish Museum of America had the pleasure of recently hosting Carol and Nicholas H. Sommers. As musicians, philanthropists, and owners of a historic villa on Hoyne Avenue—located near our building and recognizable by the cannon in front—they preserve a Continue Reading
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