Group Tour – School of the Art Institute of Chicago

On March 6, 2025, a group from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago visited the Polish Museum of America (PMA).

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Consul General Regina Jurkowska Visits the PMA

On January 31, the Polish Museum of America was honored to welcome Consul General Regina Jurkowska and Consul Agata Grochowska for a special visit. The distinguished guests were given a guided tour of our permanent collections and the ongoing exhibition “100 Years of Polish Sailing” by staff from the Polish

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Special Visitors and New Publications at the PMA

Today, we were visited by Jurek Jurecki from Tygodnik Podhalański along with his son Bartek Jurecki, the renowned photographer and author of the album “Tough as Rock, Strong as the Mountain Wind” and his daughter-in-law Klaudia.

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XLVI Conference of Polish Museums, Archives and Libraries in the West Concludes at the Polish Museum of America

The 46th Conference of Polish Museums, Archives, and Libraries in the West held from September 24–28, 2024 at the Polish Museum of America was a great success.

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The 46th Standing Conference of Museums, Archives, and Libraries (MAB): Day 4

The Polish Museum of America is happy to announce that the 46th Standing Conference of Polish Museums, Archives, and Libraries in the West concluded on September 27.

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The 46th Standing Conference of Museums, Archives, and Libraries (MAB): Day 3

Day 3 of the 46th Standing Conference of Polish Museums, Archives, and Libraries in the West concluded on September 26 – it was full of insightful discussions, historical reflections, and cultural explorations.

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The 46th Standing Conference of Museums, Archives, and Libraries (MAB): Day 2

The Polish Museum of America is pleased to announce the conclusion of the second day of the 46th Standing Conference of Polish Museums, Archives, and Libraries in the West.

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Farewell to a Polish Chicago Icon: Pani Helena Madej Retires to Kraków

After nearly four decades of serving authentic Polish cuisine and being a cornerstone of the Wicker Park community, Pani Helena Madej, the cherished owner of Podhalanka, is embarking on a well-deserved retirement back home to Kraków, Poland.

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Happy Librarian Day!

Happy Librarian Day to all the amazing librarians! Since 1985, May 8th has been a day to celebrate your invaluable contributions to our communities. Initiated by the Association of Polish Librarians, this day kicks off Library Week, a time when libraries across the nation amplify their efforts to connect with

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PMA Hosts Polish Delegates for Constitution Day Celebrations

The Polish Museum of America had the privilege of welcoming esteemed dignitaries and members of our community in connection with the May 3 Constitution Day celebrations.

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