The Polish Cultural Institute & Museum is host to many events throughout the year! Our Facebook page or Upcoming Events Listing is the best place to find updates on our events, as well as updates on 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
Selected Events from 2025
The Annex venue at the Polish Cultural Institute & Museum hosted the Toys for Kids event the weekend of December 13.
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The Polish Cultural Institute & Museum hosted Oplatki December for all of their fantastic volunteers on Sunday, December 7, 2025 from 11 am – 2 pm. This event was a celebration of our volunteers to show our gratitude and appreciation for everyone’s hard work this year. It included a dinner, presentations by a few board members, and traditional Polish holiday activities.
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Smaczne Jablka Applefest, Minnesota’s biggest Polish heritage festival, was held on the Museum grounds on October 5 and featured something for young and old alike.
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The annual Constitution Day celebration in honor of Poland’s historic May 3rd Constitution was held in the Morrison Annex on Saturday, May 3rd and featured a fascinating presentation on the family history of one of Winona’s own Polish immigrant families.