1000 Years of the Polish Crown
Polish Museum of America Commemorates the 1000th Anniversary of the Coronation of Bolesław Chrobry.
Easter Sunday
The Polish Museum of America wishes all a joyful and peaceful Easter!
Good Friday
On April 18, the Polish Museum of America reflects on Good Friday, a solemn day in the Christian calendar commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Observed during Holy Week, it invites both remembrance and quiet contemplation.
The 110th Anniversary of the Library at the PMA
Celebrate the 110th anniversary of the Polish Museum of America Library—one of the most significant Polish libraries in the U.S., preserving heritage since 1915.
The Baptism of Poland – April 14, 966
On April 14, 966, Prince Mieszko I was baptized, marking the symbolic beginning of the Polish state and its entry into the community of Christian Europe.
Welcoming Tom Laskowski as a Life Member of the PMA
We proudly welcome Tom Laskowski as a Life Member of the PMA—honoring his years of dedication and heritage work!
Pisanki Workshop 2025 Recap
Celebrate Polish Easter traditions with the Polish Museum of America’s Pisanki workshop, where guests learned wax-resist egg decorating with expert Christine Frankowicz-Burd.
Welcoming the Kashubian Cultural Institute to Chicago
We recently welcomed Jeff Turkowski, Director of the Kashubian Cultural Institute & Polish Museum in Winona, MN, along with Polish-American students preparing for a cultural exchange trip to Poland. With guidance from Beata Pawlikowska, the group explored the museum’s collection and shared in a meaningful celebration of heritage.
Celebrating Tradition and Culture
On April 12, we had the distinct honor of welcoming the General Stanisław Maczek Polish Language School for adults, based in South Bend, Indiana. The group took part in a thoughtfully curated Easter egg painting workshop, embracing a cherished Polish tradition with creativity and enthusiasm.
April 10 – In Remembrance
April 10 marks the 85th anniversary of the Katyń Massacre, one of the most painful chapters in Polish history. In the spring of 1940, more than 22,000 Polish military officers, police, intellectuals, and civil servants were murdered by the Soviet NKVD in the forests of Katyń, as well as in
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