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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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The Baptism of Poland – April 14, 966 News release On April 14, 966, Prince Mieszko I was baptized, marking the symbolic beginning of the Polish state and its entry into the community of Christian Europe. This historic moment laid the foundation not only for Poland’s religious identity but also for Continue Reading Welcoming Tom Laskowski as a Life Member of the PMA News release We are proud to welcome Tom Laskowski as a Life Member of the Polish Museum of America! Tom, originally from South Chicago and now living in Naperville, has long been a dedicated supporter of Polish heritage. A former volunteer and member, he generously Continue Reading Pisanki Workshop 2025 Recap News release On Saturday, April 12, 2025, the Polish Museum of America welcomed guests for a joyful and hands-on celebration of Easter through the traditional Polish art of Pisanki—egg decorating using wax-resist techniques. Held in the PRCUA Social Hall, the workshop was led Continue Reading Welcoming the Kashubian Cultural Institute to Chicago News release On April 12, we were honored to welcome Jeff Turkowski, director of the Kashubian Cultural Institute & Polish Museum in Winona, Minnesota, along with a group of students of Polish descent from the state. These young visitors are preparing for Continue Reading Celebrating Tradition and Culture News release On April 12, we had the distinct honor of welcoming the General Stanisław Maczek Polish Language School for adults, based in South Bend, Indiana. The group took part in a thoughtfully curated Easter egg painting workshop, embracing a cherished Polish Continue Reading April 10 – In Remembrance News release April 10 marks the 85th anniversary of the Katyń Massacre, one of the most painful chapters in Polish history. In the spring of 1940, more than 22,000 Polish military officers, police, intellectuals, and civil servants were murdered by the Soviet Continue Reading Discovering Polish Roots – Fryderyk Chopin School Students Visit the Museum News release On April 4, our Museum had the distinct pleasure of welcoming eighth-grade students from the Fryderyk Chopin Polish School. The group explored our exhibitions under the insightful guidance of Beata Pawlikowska and Krzysztof Branka. For many students, it was their first Continue Reading Death Anniversary of John Paul II News release April 2 marks the 20th anniversary of the passing of Pope John Paul II. As we remember his life we reflect on his profound impact on both Poland and the world. His unwavering commitment to faith, peace, and human dignity continues Continue Reading The Birth Anniversary of Mieczysław Haiman News release March 31 marks the birth anniversary of Mieczysław Haiman (1888–1949), the first curator of the PMA. A key figure in American Polonia, Haiman documented the history of Polish immigration to the U.S. in both Polish and English. He highlighted Poles' contributions Continue Reading 56 kościołów: Katalog parafii rzymskokatolickich w Archidiecezji Chicagowskiej założonych w latach 1867-1928 News release Muzeum Polskie w Ameryce gościło wyjątkowe wydarzenie „Meet the Author” z udziałem Ani Fink, autorki książki „56 kościołów: Katalog parafii rzymskokatolickich w Archidiecezji Chicagowskiej założonych w latach 1867-1928”. Spotkanie prowadzone było w dwóch językach. Wieczór rozpoczął klimatyczny koncert fortepianowy Olivera Barnasia, Continue Reading Polish Club from Wisconsin Dells Visits Museum – Paderewski’s Story Touched Hearts News release On Saturday, March 29, members of the Polish Club from Wisconsin Dells, led by Father Piotr Janas, paid a special visit to the local museum. Greeted warmly by Mrs. Halina Misterka, the group was taken on an engaging tour through Continue Reading PMA mourns the loss of PMA Volunteer Halina Czajkowska-Dudzic News release With heavy hearts, we announce that after an illness, the wonderful teacher, methodologist, educator, writer, poet, playwright, mentor, and friend to many teachers and students, Halina Czajkowska-Dudzic (June 16, 1947 – March 22, 2025), has passed away in Poland. She was Continue Reading A Living History Lesson: Wartime Experiences and Artifacts at the PMA News release On March 22, 2025, the Polish Museum of America hosted an immersive and educational event that brought history to life! In collaboration with historical educator Marek Rowicki, guests had the opportunity to explore the stories, artifacts, and experiences that shaped Continue Reading Father Bronisław Staworowski at the PMA News release On March 17, we had the great pleasure of welcoming Father Bronisław Staworowski, a Franciscan OFMConv from St. Francis Parish in Zielona Góra, to the Polish Museum of America. Father Bronisław made a special stop in Chicago as part of Continue Reading Antoni Czupryna and Stanisław Bolesław Sroka at the PMA  News release The Polish Museum of America had the pleasure of hosting Antoni Czupryna, co-creator of the exhibition “100 Years of Polish Sailing,” whose ship’s wheel, paintings, and flags are part of our display, and Stanisław Bolesław Sroka, who generously donated a Continue Reading
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