5th Polish Theater Congress

The 5th Polish Theater Congress in Chicago honors the Polish Museum of America's cultural preservation, showcasing Chicago's rich Polish theater history and the enduring legacy of Polish culture in America.

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MABPZ 2023: A Gathering of Polish Cultural Guardians

Discover the highlights of the XLV MABPZ Conference, celebrating outstanding Poles and their legacies preserved in the collections of Polish museums, archives, and libraries worldwide. Explore the cultural connections forged at this international event and save the date for MABPZ 2024 in Chicago!

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Welcoming Special Guests from the Scouting Association of the Republic

Special day at the Polish Museum of America as we hosted esteemed members of the ZHR Scouting Association from London and Chicago. Scoutmasters Franek Pepliński, Aneta Macheta, and Beata Chodorowska-Niebrugge explored our rich exhibits guided by our experts, including the iconic Great Hall and Paderewski Room. A memorable gathering we're

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Juneteenth 2023

Of the 4,000 Poles who joined the Northern armies, many had military experience in Europe. This included General Włodzimierz Krzyzanowski, who fought in the failed military expedition and insurrection of 1846 and escaped to America.

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108th Library’s Anniversary

The PMA Library has been serving the Chicago Polish community since 1915. It holds over 100,000 books in English and Polish, including circulating titles, Polonica, Polish American publishers, Rare Books, and a musical collection. We welcome you to explore our impressive collection at the PMA Library!

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PNA Visits Jan Zawilinski Exhibition at PMA

PNA Representatives Visit Polish Museum of America to Explore Latest Exhibition on Jan Zawilinski and Life in Chicago

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Chicago History Museum staff and Guild members visit the Polish Museum of America

The Polish Museum of America collaborated with the Chicago History Museum for a program showcasing Polish history and culture, including a visit to Holy Trinity Polish Catholic Church and a tour of the museum's collections.

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Polish Academy of Sciences Archives Director Visits PMA

Dr. Hanna Krajewska, Director of the Archives of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Warsaw, visited the Polish Museum in America twice during her stay in Chicago.

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Exploring the Enigmatic World of Čiurlionis’ Paintings

The Polish Museum of America staff visited the Lithuanian Youth Center to experience an immersive VR animation based on Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis' paintings. Čiurlionis has special ties to Poland and the exhibit closes on May 31.

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CHM Meeting

The Polish Museum of America recently met with Erica Griffin, the director of education at the Chicago History Museum, to discuss partnership opportunities for the CHM's exhibition project, Back/Home: Polish Chicago. During the meeting, the PMA staff and CHM explored various strategies for school programs and public and community engagement.

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