Peace Day 2026
The Polish Museum of America participated in Chicago’s 48th Peace Day celebration on September 21, 2026, joining schools, cultural groups, speakers, and consular representatives from 80 countries.
Event Description
Event overview
The Polish Museum of America (PMA) participated in Chicago’s 48th Peace Day celebration on Monday, September 21, 2026. The annual event was founded in 1978 by The Peace School and brings together schools, community organizations, cultural groups, speakers, and consular representatives to promote peace across borders, generations, and cultures.
The PMA hosted an information table at the celebration, sharing information about the museum, its mission, and its role in preserving Polish-American heritage. The event featured many schools, an eighth-grade peacemaker, several dance groups, notable speakers, and consular representation from 80 countries.
Host organization
The Polish Museum of America is a Polish-American cultural institution established in 1935. The museum describes itself as one of the oldest and largest ethnic museums in the United States and as a major institution of the Polish-American community.
Program and participants
The Peace Day program included:
- Participation by numerous schools
- An eighth-grade peacemaker
- Performances by several dance groups
- Notable speakers
- Consular representation from 80 countries
- Information tables for participating organizations, including the Polish Museum of America
The program emphasized the idea that people themselves are instruments of peace and that peace can be built collectively by people of different nationalities, generations, and races.
History and context
Chicago’s Peace Day celebration was founded in 1978 by The Peace School. The 2026 event marked the 48th celebration, continuing a longstanding local tradition of education, cultural exchange, and community involvement focused on peacebuilding.
Location and museum information
The Polish Museum of America is located at 984 North Milwaukee Avenue in Chicago, Illinois. The museum and gift shop are open Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The library is open Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission
The page lists the following Polish Museum of America admission prices:
- Adults: $10
- Seniors: $8.50
- Students: $8.50
- Members: $6
The page does not clearly state a separate ticket price for participation in the Peace Day celebration itself.
Contact
The Polish Museum of America can be contacted by telephone at (773) 384-3352 or by email at pma@polishmuseumofamerica.org.