Polish Museum of America

🍊Chicago, the city with the largest population of Polish descent outside of Poland (with 800,000 people of Polish heritage in the metropolitan area), has fascinating Polish churches and museums. The museum itself has a wealth of exhibits and offers great value for money. The staff were very attentive; after purchasing my ticket, the staff member introduced me to the Polish Town and guided me on where to start my visit and which floors to go to.🍊 🥕 He was very meticulous. Before I left, he gave me a bunch of materials and told me about the two historic Polish churches nearby (even informing me of a free parking spot). He could be considered the most angelic staff member I've encountered after visiting numerous museums. As an Asian face, I was quite a rarity in this museum. When I bought my ticket, the staff member asked me if I could speak Polish in Polish, and my poor Polish allowed me to understand that question, but I could only respond in English, saying I could but only a little. To prove this, I recalled the words for "thank you" and "goodbye," which became the only Polish words in our conversation.🥕 🍰At the intersection of Milwaukee Ave and Ashland Ave, this area was historically known as Polish Town in Chicago. Once, 90% of the population here was of Polish descent, but now only 1-2% remain. The area is largely deserted, and the connection to Poland can only be imagined through these two churches and the museum.🍰 #Chicago #ChicagoLife #StudyingInChicago #ChicagoAttractions