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Great Figures of Poland's Past Jan Henryk Rosen, mixed media, 1939 Dive into the Polish Museum Explore the astonishing world of the Poles!
Reminiscence of Childhood Wojciech Kossak (1865-1942), oil on canvas, 1891

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Father Bronisław Staworowski at the PMA News release On March 17, we had the great pleasure of welcoming Father Bronisław Staworowski, a Franciscan OFMConv from St. Francis Parish in Zielona Góra, to the Polish Museum of America. Father Bronisław made a special stop in Chicago as part of Continue Reading Antoni Czupryna and Stanisław Bolesław Sroka at the PMA  News release The Polish Museum of America had the pleasure of hosting Antoni Czupryna, co-creator of the exhibition “100 Years of Polish Sailing,” whose ship’s wheel, paintings, and flags are part of our display, and Stanisław Bolesław Sroka, who generously donated a Continue Reading Young Explorers Discover Polish Heritage at the PMA News release On March 15, the Polish Museum of America had the pleasure of welcoming enthusiastic students from grades 5, 6, and 7 of St. Queen Jadwiga Polish Language School in Chicago. Led by our knowledgeable tour guides—Barbara Kożuchowska, Sergio Romero, and Krzysztof Continue Reading Celebrating Our Own: Congratulations to Dr. Michał Sawczyk! News release We were thrilled to welcome back our volunteer and friend, Dr. Michał Sawczyk, who has been part of the PMA family since 2021! Michał recently earned his PhD from the University of Illinois at Chicago and is now a Research Continue Reading Jan Worwąg’s Support for Our Library and Conservation Efforts News release The Polish Museum of America had the pleasure of recently hosting Mr. Jan Worwąg. He donated a new book to our Library and took with him a publication about our exhibition “100 Years of Polish Sailing,” which he intends to Continue Reading “100 Years of Polish Sailing” Exhibition Extended Until August, 2025! News release We are happy to announce that due to popular demand, the Polish Museum of America is extending the exhibition “100 Years of Polish Sailing” until the end of August! This unique exhibition, originally set to close in March, showcases the Continue Reading Visit from the “Memory and Identity” Museum and Chamber of Commerce and Trade News release The Polish Museum of America had the honor of welcoming Priest and Director of the “Memory and Identity” Museum of St. John Paul II in Toruń, Jan Król, and Andrzej Jaworski, President of the Management Board of the Chamber of Continue Reading Carol and Nicholas H. Sommers at the PMA News release The Polish Museum of America had the pleasure of recently hosting Carol and Nicholas H. Sommers. As musicians, philanthropists, and owners of a historic villa on Hoyne Avenue—located near our building and recognizable by the cannon in front—they preserve a Continue Reading Polish Language School Students Visit the PMA News release The Polish Museum of America was pleased to host students from grades 8 and 11 from the Maria Konopnicka Polish Language School, a PRCUA affiliate, on Friday, March 7, 2025, and students from the Czesław Miłosz Polish Language School, from Continue Reading Happy Men’s Day! News release On March 10, we celebrate Men’s Day in Poland. This coincides with the feast of the Forty Martyrs of Sebaste, which, in folk tradition, has been associated with bravery and strength of spirit.On this occasion, we extend our heartfelt thanks to all men—fathers, Continue Reading Happy International Women’s Day! News release On March 8th, we celebrate International Women’s Day—a day to honor the strength, brilliance, and kindness of women everywhere. At the Polish Museum of America, we are grateful for the incredible women who dedicate their passion and expertise to preserving and Continue Reading Group Tour - School of the Art Institute of Chicago News release On March 6, 2025, a group from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago visited the Polish Museum of America (PMA). Students from the course The Sites and Sounds of Eastern Europe, led by Dr. Katarzyna Grochowska, Assistant Professor, Continue Reading Professors from the University of Warsaw Visit the PMA News release The Polish Museum of America had the pleasure of welcoming esteemed guests from the University of Warsaw on March 4th: Prof. Agnieszka Bieńczyk-Missala, Prof. Patrycja Grzebyk, Prof. Kamila Pronińska, and Dr. Dominika Uczkiewicz, from the Center for Totalitarian Studies, Pilecki Continue Reading Ash Wednesday 2025 – Popielec News release On March 5th, we observe Ash Wednesday (Popielec), marking the beginning of Lent—a time of reflection, penance, and spiritual renewal. In Polish tradition, this solemn day reminds us of humility and the fleeting nature of life, as symbolized by the Continue Reading Pulaski Day 2025 at the PMA with a Special Address by President Andrzej Duda News release Thank you for making Pulaski Day at the Polish Museum of America a phenomenal success! Whether you joined us in person or virtually on March 3, 2025, your support and enthusiasm added immense joy to the celebration, and we are Continue Reading
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