55 commemoration of Sister Stanisia’s death

We remember the best-known Polish American Catholic nun turned artist and painter Sister Stanisia.

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103 anniversary of the League of Nations

On this day 103 years ago, January 25, 1919, the League of Nations was conceived by the Paris Peace Conference.

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costume room

Costume room

The Polish Museum of America is pleased to announce that the Costume Room modernization project was completed in December 2021.

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Happy Grandparents Day!

Happy Grandparents Day! Wszystkiego najlepszego dla wszystkich Babć i Dziadków! Władysław (1843–1928) and Albertyna Dyniewicz had eight children, and they were blessed with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

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Walk through Chicago’s Polish Downtown

Walk through Chicago’s Polish Downtown with architectural historian, Victoria Granacki.

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73 Commemoration of Mieczyslaw Haiman’s death

January 15, we recollect the founder and first director of the PMA - Mieczyslaw Haiman.

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Origins of the Polish Army Veterans Association in America – Ties to Chicago

Origins of the Polish Army Veterans Association in America - Ties to Chicago, host Halina Misterka.

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The Polish Museum of America celebrates 85 years since its opening…

The Polish Museum of America celebrates 85 years since opening its door to the public.

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Tytus Brzozowski and Polonika Institute visit to Chicago

On November 12 the Polish Museum of America, in cooperation with the Polonika Institute hosted a "Meet the Artist" reception and official exhibit opening of "12 Cities" by Polish artist Tytus Brzozowski.

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Grandmother’s Day (Dzień Babci)

Today, January 21 we celebrate Grandmother’s Day (pol. Dzień Babci) and January 22 we appreciate Grandfather’s Day (pol. Dzień Dziadka).

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