Remembering Adam Kossowski – on 36 anniversary of death

On this day 36 years ago the art world lost one of its own. Adam Kossowski was born Dec. 5, 1905-in Nowy Sacz, Poland.

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Ludwika Nitschowa 33 commemoration of death

She was born Dec. 6, 1889, in Poland. On this day we remember Ludwika Nitschowa, Polish sculptor and pedagogue who died on March 28, 1989.

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2022 – Year dedicated to Jan Ignacy Lukasiewicz

He was a Polish pharmacist, engineer, businessman and philanthropist. The year 2022 has been designated by the Parliament of the Republic of Poland as the year of Jan Ignacy Lukasiewicz.

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Konstanty Laszczka 64 anniversary of death

Today we remember Konstanty Laszczka, Polish sculptor and artist who died on March 23, 1956, in Poland.

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World Day of Mathematics

UNESCO established a worldwide day of appreciation for the discipline of math featuring this year a special global set of short presentations about mathematics by speakers in 5 languages.

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Polish National Anthem

Today the Mikołaj Kopernik Polish Saturday School visited the PMA.

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Research work under the supervision of the PMA Archivists

Research work under the supervision of the Archivists takes place in the PMA Art Gallery, which has been specially adapted for this purpose.

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The PMA and PRCUA happily celebrate Pączki Day

As a Christian tradition, Pączki Day is a celebration of the end of winter through a feast of fatty foods.

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The Polish Museum of America mourns the passing of Włodek Zuterek

The Polish Museum of America mourns the passing of Włodek Zuterek, who performed at numerous events and celebrations at the PMA during the past decade. Funeral Mass for the late Włodek Zuterek will be held on Friday, February 18 at 4:30 pm, at St. Ladislaus (5345 Roscoe St., Chicago, IL

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80 Founding Anniversary of Armia Krajowa

On this day we stand and salute the Polish Home Army (pol. Armia Krajowa) which was established exactly 80 years ago on February 14, 1942.

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