Celebrating a Century of Polish Sailing!

On August 16, the Polish Museum of America proudly celebrated the opening of the exhibition “100 Years of Polish Sailing,” showcasing Polish and Polish-American rich and captivating maritime history. The ceremony began with a solemn moment as the Polish flag was raised to the sound of a bell, followed by

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100 Years of Polish Sailing: The Story of the Yacht Dal

In 2024, we proudly commemorate the 90th anniversary of one of the most extraordinary journeys in Polish sailing history, undertaken by the yacht “Dal.” On August 25, 1934, this small yet fearless vessel completed its epic voyage.

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The Magnificent Exhibition of Polish Sailing Sets Sail for Chicago on August 16

We're excited to announce the opening of the "100 Years of Polish Sailing" exhibition at the National Maritime Museum in Gdańsk, Poland! This incredible display of Polish maritime history commemorates a century of achievements, journeys, and the adventurous spirit of the high seas.

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Celebrating Marian Mokwa’s Birthday

On April 9 we celebrate the birthday of Marian Mokwa, a Polish painter, traveler, and social activist! With over 80 years of dedication to his craft, Mokwa left a lasting mark on the art world, creating approximately 9,000 oil and watercolor paintings along with thousands of drawings.

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Sailing History: Polish Museum & NMM Gdańsk Collab

We are excited to announce a special collaboration between the Polish Museum of America and the National Maritime Museum in Gdańsk, celebrating 100 years of Polish sailing! Join us in Chicago from August 16-18 for an exhibition showcasing Poland's rich maritime history. Many thanks to Director Domżał for the warm

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