Anniversary of the Arrival of S/Y Poleszuk in Chicago
On September 17th, we celebrate the anniversary of the arrival of the legendary yacht S/Y Poleszuk in Chicago, marking a significant chapter in the history of Polish sailing. Built originally as a fast motorboat, S/Y Poleszuk was taken over by the Polish Scouting and Guiding Association in 1937.
The Nierobbers at the PMA
On September 12, the Polish Museum of America had the pleasure of hosting The Nierobbers, a fantastic shanty band featuring Tomasz Szuszkiewicz, Marek Kańduła, Dariusz Myśliński, and Łukasz Zięba!
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
100th Anniversary of Joseph Conrad’s Death
August 3 marks the 100th anniversary of the death of Joseph Conrad (Józef Teodor Konrad Korzeniowski), a distinguished Polish noble, writer, and sailor. Born on December 3, 1857, in Berdichev (now Berdychiv, Ukraine), Conrad's literary contributions have left a lasting mark on the world. He died on August 3, 1924,
The 44th Annual Polish Museum of America Summer Gala
What an unforgettable evening at the beautiful O’Hare Tech Center! The 44th Annual Summer Gala was a magnificent success, bringing together our vibrant community to celebrate Polish culture, history, and art. The Gala was beautifully hosted by the talented Łukasz Dudka, introduced by the chairwoman, Małgorzata Palka, who was very
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.
Summer farming season theme in PMA Painting
Summer and Fall are for harvest, and winter is for resting. Summer farming season theme in PMA Painting.
The Transportation Room
Although the Polish Museum of America is closed due to Covid-19, you can take a virtual tour. We are happy to present the first in a series of virtual tours highlighting the newly refurbished Transportation Room and our Polish poster collection.
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