The Polish Museum of America will be closed

The Polish Museum of America will be closed on Saturday, June 15, 2024 due to a private event. Please plan your visit for Sunday, June 16, 2024, Museum hours are from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.

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A Visit from the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage

On June 10, the Polish Museum of America had the privilege of hosting representatives from the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage.

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Dedication Ceremony: Symbol of Poland Reborn

On June 8, 2024, the Polish Museum of America proudly hosted a heartfelt dedication ceremony for the newly conserved "Symbol of Poland Reborn" stained glass window. This significant restoration was generously funded in memory of Zbigniew Uzarowicz by his wife Betty, son Piotr and wife Ellen, and grandchildren Harlow and

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Spotkanie z Adamem Lizakowskim w Muzeum Polskim w Ameryce

W czwartek 30 maja 2024 r. odbyło się w Muzeum Polskim w Ameryce (MPA) polskojęzyczne spotkanie z autorem. MPA miało przyjemność gościć poetę i autora, Adama Lizakowskiego, który długie lata spędził w Kalifornii i Chicago, ale od kilkunastu już lat mieszka w Polsce.

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Happy Children’s Day!

Happy Children's Day to all the wonderful kids and to everyone young at heart! Today, we honor the joy, creativity, and boundless energy that children bring into our lives. Since 1952, June 1st has been a special day in Poland filled with laughter, presents, and memorable outings as we celebrate

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Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Monte Cassino

The Commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Monte Cassino at the Polish Museum of America was a truly moving experience.

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Happy International Museum Day!

Since 1977, museums worldwide have united on May 18 to honor our shared commitment to education and research. The occasion showcases a particular theme that changes every year, reflecting pertinent issues or themes confronting museums on a global scale.

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The 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Monte Cassino

May 18 marks the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Monte Cassino of 1944, where the Polish 2nd Corps triumphed over German forces, breaking their defense lines and paving the way for the liberation of Rome. Monte Cassino, a stronghold atop the Italian hills, stood as a formidable obstacle in

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The Magnificent Exhibition of Polish Sailing Sets Sail for Chicago on August 16

We're excited to announce the opening of the "100 Years of Polish Sailing" exhibition at the National Maritime Museum in Gdańsk, Poland! This incredible display of Polish maritime history commemorates a century of achievements, journeys, and the adventurous spirit of the high seas.

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660 Years of Scholarly Legacy: Birth of the Jagiellonian University

May 12 marks a historic milestone for education and scholarship in Poland! On this day in 1364, King Casimir the Great signed the foundation act for the "studium generale," laying the cornerstone for what would become the illustrious Kraków Academy, later known as the Jagiellonian University.

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