The Polish Museum of America offers permanent and temporary exhibits, cultural events, lectures, concerts, author and artist meetings and workshops. Museum The Library holds over 100,000 books in Polish and English available for research and lending, the Polonica Collection, rare books and periodicals. Library The Archives preserves historic documents, maps and photographs from various Polish and Polish-American organizations and individuals. Archives Events at PMA No events to display. Pay For Services To pay for services rendered by the PMA please follow this link. Learn The Polish Museum of America has a variety of year-round programs available for people of all ages. Membership Our memberships provide wonderful benefits and supports our goal to preserve and conserve our local history. Rent Our beautiful historic properties are the ideal year-round location to host your special event. In The News A Visit by the Family of Kinga and Jan Czupta News release The Polish Museum of America was delighted to welcome Kinga and Jan Czupta with family, who purchased a private museum tour with the Managing Director of the PMA, Malgorzata Kot during the PMA Gala organized by PMA Board Member Małgorzata Continue Reading December 13, 1981: The Night Poland Fell Silent News release On this day, forty-four years ago, precisely at midnight on December 13, 1981, Poland crossed a dark and painful threshold of its postwar history. Under the command of General Wojciech Jaruzelski — then the chief political officer of the Polish Continue Reading With Gratitude to Artist Teresa Rozanacki News release The Polish Museum of America extends its heartfelt appreciation to Teresa Rozanacki – artist, painter, and graphic designer – who for many years has designed the Museum’s beautiful Christmas and greeting cards. Originally from Kraków, Poland, Teresa earned her Master’s Degree Continue Reading Early Closure Notice News release Please note that the Polish Museum of America will close earlier than usual on Tuesday, December 16. Last admission: 1:15 PM Museum closing time: 2:00 PM We kindly encourage visitors to plan their visit accordingly.Thank you for your understanding and continued support. We kindly Continue Reading Actress Katarzyna Figura Visits the PMA News release The Polish Museum of America had the pleasure of welcoming Katarzyna Figura, a well-known Polish actress. Ms. Figura, visiting Chicago for the “Ball with the Stars Na Polskim Trójkącie” organized by Wydawnictwo Evergreen, toured our collections and showed great interest Continue Reading Warsztaty świąteczne i światełko pokoju News release On December 6, 2025, the Polish Museum of America hosted its annual Christmas workshops, where participants had the opportunity to learn the art of crafting beautiful ornaments for their Christmas trees. The event was generously sponsored by the Edward T. Continue Reading Happy St. Nicholas’ Day! News release Z okazji Dnia św. Mikołaja życzymy wszystkim dużo zdrowia i szczęścia! Happy Mikołajki, everyone! December 6th marks a festive tradition filled with joy and kindness. Mikołajki, otherwise known as Saint Nicholas’ Day is a time to embrace the spirit of giving Continue Reading Support the Polish Museum of America this Giving Tuesday! News release Giving Tuesday Polish Museum of America Dear Friends, As Giving Tuesday arrives, we would like to take … Continue reading Home