Polish Museum of America

09/03/2026

Happy Labor Day!
In observance of Labor Day, the Polish Museum of America and the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026. We will reopen and welcome everyone back on Tuesday, September 8.

In observance of Labor Day, the Polish Museum of America and the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026. We will reopen and welcome everyone back on Tuesday, September 8.

09/01/2026

On September 1, the Polish Museum of America solemnly commemorates the 87th anniversary of the German invasion of Poland in 1939, which marked the beginning of World War II.

08/14/2026

On August 13, the Polish Museum of America (PMA) was delighted to receive a remarkable donation from Janine Rychalski — a model connected with Chicago’s iconic Picasso sculpture.

08/13/2026

On August 13, the Polish Museum of America (PMA) was delighted to welcome Ralph Modjeski Pattison, great-great-grandson of the legendary Polish actress Helena Modrzejewska (Modjeska), and his wife, Cynthia Holmes.

08/13/2026

On August 15, Poland observes Polish Armed Forces Day, commemorating the Polish victory in the Battle of Warsaw in 1920, one of the defining events in the history of the restored Polish Republic. On this day, we remember and honor all those who have served and continue to serve in the Polish Armed Forces.

On August 15, Poland observes Polish Armed Forces Day, commemorating the Polish victory in the Battle of Warsaw in 1920, one of the defining events in the history of the restored Polish Republic. On this day, we remember and honor all those who have served and continue to serve in the Polish Armed F...

08/09/2026

The Polish Museum of America (PMA) was honored to participate in the 64th Quadrennial Convention of the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America (PRCUA), held virtually this year. The PMA was represented by our Managing Director, Małgorzata Kot, who participated as a delegate, and PMA President Richard Owsiany, who served as an alternate delegate.

The Polish Museum of America (PMA) was honored to participate in the 64th Quadrennial Convention of the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America (PRCUA), held virtually this year. The PMA was represented by our Managing Director, Małgorzata Kot, who participated as a delegate, and PMA President Richa...

08/04/2026

On August 1, 2026, Agnieszka Bastrzyk, President of the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America (PRCUA) and Chair of the Polish Museum of America Board of Directors, proudly represented our institutions during the 82nd Anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising commemorative ceremony held in Algonquin, Illinois, organized by Polish & Slavic Federal Credit Union.

On August 1, 2026, Agnieszka Bastrzyk, President of the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America (PRCUA) and Chair of the Polish Museum of America Board of Directors, proudly represented our institutions during the 82nd Anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising commemorative ceremony held in Algonquin, Illin...

08/01/2026

The Polish Museum of America (PMA) had the pleasure of hosting an Evening of Poetic Song on July 31, featuring the Szafrański Sisters – Izabela and Gabriela Szafrański, accompanied by Bartek Ciężobka on piano.

07/31/2026

On August 1, 1944, at 5:00 p.m., known as the historic “W Hour,” the Warsaw Uprising began. For 63 days, soldiers of the Polish Home Army, supported by thousands of civilians, fought heroically against German occupation in one of the largest resistance efforts of the World War II. Though the Uprising ended in tragedy, its legacy remains a lasting symbol of courage, sacrifice, and the unyielding desire for freedom.

On August 1, 1944, at 5:00 p.m., known as the historic “W Hour,” the Warsaw Uprising began. For 63 days, soldiers of the Polish Home Army, supported by thousands of civilians, fought heroically against German occupation in one of the largest resistance efforts of the World War II. Though the Upr...

07/31/2026

On July 30, the Polish Museum of America was honored to welcome distinguished guests from Poland, including Rev. Prof. Leszek Gęsiak, SJ, Spokesperson of the Polish Bishops’ Conference (Konferencja Episkopatu Polski) and Professor at the Jesuit University Ignatianum in Kraków, as well as Rev. Robert Wojnowski and Mr. Marcin Firmanty.

On July 30, the Polish Museum of America was honored to welcome distinguished guests from Poland, including Rev. Prof. Leszek Gęsiak, SJ, Spokesperson of the Polish Bishops’ Conference (Konferencja Episkopatu Polski) and Professor at the Jesuit University Ignatianum in Kraków, as well as Rev. Ro...