Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of Father Jerzy Popiełuszko’s Death

On October 19, the Polish Museum of America remembers Father Jerzy Popiełuszko, who was tragically murdered in 1984 by the communist Security Police in Poland.

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Welcoming a Distinguished Delegation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the PMA

On October 13, the PMA was honored to welcome Henryka Mościcka-Dendys, Undersecretary of State from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, along with a distinguished delegation, including Beata Prądzyńska, Deputy Director from the Department of Cooperation with Polish Community Abroad, Paweł Wierdak, Minister Counselor from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and

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XLVI Conference of Polish Museums, Archives and Libraries in the West Concludes at the Polish Museum of America

The 46th Conference of Polish Museums, Archives, and Libraries in the West held from September 24–28, 2024 at the Polish Museum of America was a great success.

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The 46th Standing Conference of Museums, Archives, and Libraries (MAB): Day 4

The Polish Museum of America is happy to announce that the 46th Standing Conference of Polish Museums, Archives, and Libraries in the West concluded on September 27.

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The 46th Standing Conference of Museums, Archives, and Libraries (MAB): Day 3

Day 3 of the 46th Standing Conference of Polish Museums, Archives, and Libraries in the West concluded on September 26 – it was full of insightful discussions, historical reflections, and cultural explorations.

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The 46th Standing Conference of Museums, Archives, and Libraries (MAB): Day 2

The Polish Museum of America is pleased to announce the conclusion of the second day of the 46th Standing Conference of Polish Museums, Archives, and Libraries in the West.

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The 46th Standing Conference of Museums, Archives, and Libraries (MAB): Day 1

The 46th Standing Conference of Polish Museums, Archives, and Libraries in the West has officially begun!

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46. Sesja Stałej Konferencji MABPZ

The museum will remain closed during the conference, from September 24th to September 28th.

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Commemorating Witkacy: A Visionary of 20th Century Polish Art

September 18 marks the anniversary of the tragic death of Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz, better known as Witkacy—one of the most remarkable Polish artists of the 20th century, whose work continues to inspire admiration and reflection worldwide.

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Anniversary of the Arrival of S/Y Poleszuk in Chicago

On September 17th, we celebrate the anniversary of the arrival of the legendary yacht S/Y Poleszuk in Chicago, marking a significant chapter in the history of Polish sailing. Built originally as a fast motorboat, S/Y Poleszuk was taken over by the Polish Scouting and Guiding Association in 1937.

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