Polish Museum of America, Chicago

Name: Polish Museum of America
Address: 984 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, 60642-4101, United States
Telephone: +1 773-384-3352

#70 among attractions in Chicago

Museum, Reportedly haunted, Specialty museum

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The Polish Museum of America is located in West Town, in what had been the historical Polish Downtown neighborhood of Chicago. It is home to numerous Polish artifacts, artwork, and embroidered folk costumes in its growing collection. Founded in 1935, it is one of the oldest ethnic museums in the United States and a Core Member of the Chicago Cultural Alliance, a consortium of 25 ethnic museums and cultural centers in Chicago. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1935 (89 years ago)Coordinates: 41°53'59"N, 87°39'40"W

Address

984 N Milwaukee AveWest Side (West Town)Chicago 60642-4101 United States

Contact

+1 773-384-3352

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Polish Museum of America – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Double Door, Wicker Park, St. John Cantius Church, St. Stanislaus Kostka Church.

1.1 miNW
Nightlife, Dancing
Double Door, Chicago
28 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant heart of Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood, Double Door has been a beacon for the city's music aficionados and nightlife enthusiasts for years. This iconic bar and live music venue, with its storied past and eclectic vibe, has carved out a...
1 miNW
Park, Neighbourhood, Garden
Wicker Park, Chicago
26 min walk • Wicker Park is a 4.03 acre public urban park in the Wicker Park neighborhood of the West Town community and West Side district, in Chicago, Illinois. It is named after Charles G. Wicker and Joel H. Wicker.
0.5 miSE
Church, Neo-baroque architecture
St. John Cantius Church, Chicago
12 min walk • Saint John Cantius Church is a historic Catholic church of the Archdiocese of Chicago known for its architecture, liturgical practices, and affiliation with the Canons Regular of St. John Cantius. With monumental religious edifices of St. Mary of the Angels, St. Hedwig's or St.
0.4 miN
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Universities and schools
St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Chicago
12 min walk • Saint Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church is a historic Polish church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago that is located at 1351 West Evergreen Avenue in the Pulaski Park neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, United States.
~1920 ftSW
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Holy Innocents Church, Chicago
10 min walk • Holy Innocents Church, is a church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago located at 743 North Armour Street in the East Village neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois.
0.8 miW
Neighbourhood
West Town, Chicago
21 min walk • West Town, located in Chicago, in the U.S. state of Illinois, northwest of the Loop, on Chicago's West Side is one of 77 officially designated Chicago community areas.
0.6 miE
Universities and schools
Kendall College, Chicago
17 min walk • Kendall College at National Louis University is a private college which is part of National Louis University in Chicago, Illinois, specializing in culinary arts and hospitality management. Kendall is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
1.1 miNW
Museum, Art gallery, Bars and clubs
Flat Iron Building, Chicago
28 min walk • The Flat Iron Building is located in the Wicker Park district of West Town, Chicago, Illinois. The building is located at the intersection of Milwaukee Avenue, North Avenue, and Damen Avenue. Since the 1980s, it has served as an artists colony, and features visual artists and musicians of all disciplines.
~1110 ftNW
Church, Mission, Sacred and religious sites
Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, Chicago
6 min walk • Holy Trinity Church is a historic church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago located at 1118 North Noble Street. It is a prime example of the so-called 'Polish Cathedral style' of churches, in both its opulence and grand scale. Along with such monumental religious edifices as St. Mary of the Angels, St. Hedwig's or St.
0.5 miN
Park
Pulaski Park, Chicago
12 min walk • Pulaski Park is a park on the West Side of Chicago, Illinois. It was founded in 1912, and was named after American Revolutionary War hero Casimir Pulaski. Pulaski Park derives its name from the historic park and fieldhouse that was designed by Jens Jensen between 1912 and 1914...
~1980 ftNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Chopin Theatre, Chicago
10 min walk • Chopin Plaza is a small plaza in Chicago's Gladstone Park neighborhood at the intersection of Milwaukee, Elston and Melvina avenues.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Polish Museum of America open?

Polish Museum of America is open:

Monday 11 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 11 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 7 pm
Thursday closed
Friday 11 am - 4 pm
Saturday 11 am - 4 pm
Sunday 11 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Polish Museum of America?

Nearby attractions include Elizabeth Peabody School, Chicago (4 min walk), Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, Chicago (6 min walk), Holy Innocents Church, Chicago (10 min walk), Chopin Theatre, Chicago (10 min walk).

How to get to Polish Museum of America by public transport?

The nearest stations to Polish Museum of America:

Bus

Milwaukee & Noble SB • Lines: 56 (3 min walk)

Metro

Chicago • Lines: Blue (10 min walk)
Division • Lines: Blue (11 min walk)

Train

Ogilvie Transportation Center (39 min walk)