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Great Figures of Poland's Past Jan Henryk Rosen, mixed media, 1939 Dive into the Polish Museum Explore the astonishing world of the Poles!
Reminiscence of Childhood Wojciech Kossak (1865-1942), oil on canvas, 1891

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Group Tour - School of the Art Institute of Chicago News release On March 6, 2025, a group from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago visited the Polish Museum of America (PMA). Students from the course The Sites and Sounds of Eastern Europe, led by Dr. Katarzyna Grochowska, Assistant Professor, Continue Reading Professors from the University of Warsaw Visit the PMA News release The Polish Museum of America had the pleasure of welcoming esteemed guests from the University of Warsaw on March 4th: Prof. Agnieszka Bieńczyk-Missala, Prof. Patrycja Grzebyk, Dr. Dominika Uczkiewicz, and Prof. Kamila Pronińska. During their visit, they explored the Museum’s collections, Continue Reading Ash Wednesday 2025 – Popielec News release On March 5th, we observe Ash Wednesday (Popielec), marking the beginning of Lent—a time of reflection, penance, and spiritual renewal. In Polish tradition, this solemn day reminds us of humility and the fleeting nature of life, as symbolized by the Continue Reading Pulaski Day 2025 at the PMA with a Special Address by President Andrzej Duda News release Thank you for making Pulaski Day at the Polish Museum of America a phenomenal success! Whether you joined us in person or virtually on March 3, 2025, your support and enthusiasm added immense joy to the celebration, and we are Continue Reading Fat Thursday at the Polish Museum of America! News release On February 27, we celebrate Fat Thursday—a beloved tradition of indulging in delicious pączki to mark the end of winter and the final days of Carnival! The custom of making and eating pączki on Fat Thursday dates back to the 16th Continue Reading A Special Visit from the Missionary Sisters of Christ the King News release On February 25, the Polish Museum of America had the pleasure of welcoming special guests – Mother Superior General Ewa Kaczmarek from the Missionary Sisters of Christ the King for Polonia, and Sister Katarzyna Zaremba, Superior of the Delegation for Continue Reading „Painting Chopin” Imagination Factory News release 23 lutego w niedzielę Muzeum gościło wydarzenie pod nazwą „Painting Chopin” Imagination Factory. Jest ono częścią organizowanego po raz dziewiąty festiwalu Chopin in the City, odbywającego się w Chicago. W ramach wydarzenia dzieci uwolniły swoją wyobraźnię poprzez ćwiczenia rytmiki i następnie Continue Reading National Museum in Warsaw Delegation at PMA News release On February 22, 2025, the Polish Museum of America had the honor of hosting a delegation of specialists from the National Museum in Warsaw, organized by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage. Our guests included Michał Kulik from MKiDN, Continue Reading International Mother Language Day News release On February 21, we celebrate International Mother Language Day – a holiday that reminds us of the value and richness of the language that connects generations and builds identity. The Library of the Polish Museum of America, which will celebrate its Continue Reading Celebrate 2025 Pulaski Day with the PMA - Virtually! News release The Polish Museum of America is honored to host the annual Pulaski Day celebration on March 3, 2025, at 10 AM. While the event will be closed to the public, we warmly invite you to join us virtually at [link] Continue Reading MPA żegna członkinię zarządu i wieloletnią wolontariuszkę Śp. Alicję Lucynę Nawarę News release Alicja Lucyna Nawara urodziła się w rodzinie Danuty z domu Kula i Jana Maja, żołnierza Armii Krajowej w dniu 21 czerwca 1958 roku w Poznaniu. Uczęszczała do Szkoły Podstawowej nr 93 im. Lucjana Rydla w Krakowie. Następnie uczyła się w Continue Reading Celebrating Our Life Members at The Polish Museum of America News release On February 16, The Polish Museum of America proudly honored our Life Members, whose generosity and dedication help preserve and share Polish heritage for future generations. It was a wonderful afternoon of camaraderie, recognition, and vision for the future. During the Continue Reading Happy Valentine’s Day, 2025! News release February 14 is a day to celebrate love in all its forms—for our loved ones, friends, and even for history and culture! The collections of the Polish Museum of America hold numerous artifacts that tell the stories of Polish immigrants—their Continue Reading Honoring the Legacy of the Home Army News release On February 14, 2025, we mark the first observance of the National Remembrance Day of the Soldiers of the Home Army. Established on January 9, 2025, this new national holiday—celebrated exclusively in Poland—honors the soldiers of the Home Army (Armia Continue Reading Celebrating 15 Years of PSFCU in Mount Prospect News release Congratulations to the Polish & Slavic Federal Credit Union – Mount Prospect Division on their 15th anniversary! The Polish Museum of America extends heartfelt congratulations on this milestone. On February 1st, PMA President Richard Owsiany and Managing Director Małgorzata Kot visited Continue Reading
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