231 Anniversary of the Constitution of May 3, 1791
Today we stand in awe and acclaim at Europe's first written democratic constitution-the Polish Constitution ratified May 3, 1791 (written in 1788).
Polish National Flag Day and World Day of Polonia
On this day the Polish diaspora around the world celebrates its holiday-the International Day of Polonia.
World sculpture Day (last Saturday in April)
History books tell us the word sculpture #InternationalSculptureDay comes from Latin sculpere which means to carve.
Polish Constitution Day Parade
Dear PMA Members and Friends! The Polish Museum of America and Library will be closed on Saturday, May 7th. All PMA visitors are encouraged to attend the Parade and Concert.
St. Adalbert
Today we honor St. Adalbert of Prague-who was martyred on April 23, 997AD by pagans in the Baltic coastal territories north of Poland.
World Book Day
On #WorldBookDay, UNESCO reminds us of the power books have as symbols of hope and social change.
The Earth Day 2022
Art can educate, motivate, and inspire action to protect the Earth.
107th Library anniversary
On this day, April 18th, the PMA Library observes its 107th anniversary. The Library was founded in 1915 by the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America.
Easter Monday / Śmigus-Dyngus
Easter Monday in Poland is a holiday and is called Śmigus-Dyngus (shming-oos-ding-oos) or Lany Poniedziałek (wet Monday). Zofia Stryjeńska (1891-1976), "Śmigus Dyngus", print from the series: "Obrzędy polskie" (Polish Rituals), 1931, from the collection of The Polish Museum of America.
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