|
|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
|
Located near the historic center of the first Polish Community in Chicago, the Polish Museum of America is one of the largest and oldest ethnic museums in the United States. Founded in 1935 and opened in 1937, the museum is made up of three parts - the library, the archives and the museum itself.
A large part of the exhibits focus on the history of the Poles in America, starting with the heroes of two countries, Pulaski and Kosciuszko, who volunteered to serve the American cause during the Revolutionary War, through the settlers of the 1850's, the great Maestro Ignace Jan Paderewski, the struggle for Polish Independence and freedom, through the life of Pope John Paul II.
In addition to the permanent exhibits, the museum focuses on an aspect of history, an artist or other interesting events by means of exhibits and other special events. The archives preserves historical material from various Polish and Polish American organizations, churches and individuals. The library holds over 60,000 books in both Polish and English on a wide variety of subjects.
|
|
|
|
|
Location:
984 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago, IL 60642
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hours:
- Monday - Wednesday, 11 am - 4 pm
- Thursday, closed;
- Friday - Sunday, 11 am - 4 pm
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Admission:
adults $5; students/seniors $4; children under 12 $3
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Website:
For additional information please
visit,
http://www.polishmuseumofamerica.org
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accessibility:
- Accessible wheelchair entrance(s)
- Accessible washroom(s)
- For more accessibility info, call 773.384.3352
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 Public
Transportation:
El: Blue Line to Division Street (Museum is 3 blocks South on Milwaukee. Blue Line to Chicago Ave. (Museum is 3 blocks North on Milwaukee) Bus: 56 Milwaukee to Augusta Stop. 66 Chicago to Milwaukee transfer to bus 56. For more travel information, visit www.transitchicago.com
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Parking:
Yes.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
