The Polish Cultural Institute & Museum is host to many events throughout the year! Our Facebook page is the best place to find updates on our events, as well as updates on the general museum operations.
If you would like more information about certain events, feel free to reach us directly by email at info@polishmuseumwinona.org or by phone at (507) 454-3431
Future Events
19 April—Not Yet Lost Free Webinar with Polish Novelist Janis Falk of Wisconsin
Learn about the challenges Polish women faced in Midwest cigar factories.
Click here to join the Zoom webinar. Start time is 1:00 PM central time.
28 April — Webinar on Haym Salomon – Our Founding Father Fundraiser
Meet the Polish-Jewish American banker who raised over $9 billion (in today’s dollars) to finance George Washington
and the Continental Army in America’s fight for independence.
3 May—Polish Constitution Day Dinner & Francizek Gryglaszewski Presentation
Hear the story of a hero of Polonia and publisher of Wiarus who help shape Minnesota, Alaska, and
New Mexico
12 July—“An Artist Goes to War” Presentation by Polish author Victoria Granacki
Travel to the South Pacific and see a Polish cartographer’s perspective on service
30 August—Thaddeus Kosciuszko 250th Anniversary Continental Army Service
Film screening – A Man Ahead of His Time by Alex Storozynski
27 September—Smaczne Jabłka (Tasty Apple Festival)
Largest Polish Festival in Minnesota features Polish food, entertainment, crafts, children’s activities,
silent auction, and raffle
6 December—Oplatki Sunday: A Polish Christmas Tradition
Purchase and share wafers with family and friends. A day to also recognize dedicated volunteers
Past Events
