Polish American Museum, Port Washington

About Polish American Museum

Polish American Museum explores Polish and Polish-American history through exhibits and cultural programs. Visitors tour displays including the Polish Monarchy room, which depicts the period from Poland's origins through its last king, Stanislaw Poniatowski, with particular focus on the medieval period featuring knights and nobility. The museum features the PAF Display, showcasing a pilot who flew in the Battle of Britain alongside artifacts from Bomber Command and details of Polish special operations flights over occupied Europe. The Walewicz Uniform exhibit tells a unit history through personal artifacts and the service record of Lieutenant Walewicz with the 1st Armor Division. A Performance Hall, decorated with original oil paintings and period furnishings, hosts the Chopin Concert Series and various lecture series. The museum itself is listed on the historic register. It suits visitors interested in Polish military history, cultural heritage, and historical artifacts, located at Port Washington, New York.