Józef Piłsudski Institute of America

The Józef Piłsudski Institute in Greenpoint is a research center and archive devoted to Polish history and culture. It houses one million documents and approximately 20,000 books, along with diplomatic papers, photographs, films, posters, periodicals, and personal memoirs of Polish leaders.

The institute was founded in 1943 by Polish-American leaders and political exiles, continuing the work of a Warsaw research center established in 1923. It was created during World War II to preserve and study Poland's heritage and historical record.

The gallery displays works by Polish painters from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, including artists like Jan Matejko and Józef Chełmoński. These paintings offer a window into the artistic life of Poland during a period of major political transformation.

Access to the collections requires registration and is primarily for researchers and students. It is best to contact ahead to learn how to access the documents, photographs, and books in the holdings.

The collection holds more than 2,400 maps of Poland from the 19th century through 1999, showing administrative boundaries, military lines, and territorial changes. This series of maps offers a visual overview of Poland's complex geographic and political history.

Location: New York City

Inception: 1943

Website: http://pilsudski.org

GPS coordinates: 40.72989,-73.95504

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:56