Polish Heritage

Exhibits and Educational Programs

The Center

The 16,000 square foot Heritage Center facility is a destination for families, educational groups, scholars, researchers, and tourists.

Permanent and Temporary Exhibit Space
Theater
Archive
Genealogy Room and Oral History Collection Area
Library and Reading Room
Event Space
Gift Shop and Concession Area

Exhibits

3,000 square feet of permanent exhibits provide interactive and immersive experiences in five main exhibit areas.

Early Poland (996 – 1854)
Immigration to Texas / Texas Silesian Settlements 1854 to Present
Texas Silesian Parishes
Twentieth Century Poland
Polish Renaissance in Texas 1966 to present

Partnerships and Educational Programs

The Heritage Center plans to broaden its reach by building local, state, national, and international partnerships with museums, libraries, schools, school districts, cities, communities, parishes, colleges, and universities.

Educational programs will be curriculum based learning activities and will include K – 12 school tours and teacher workshops.
Programs including lecture series, workshops in genealogy, Polish and Silesian culture, heritage, religion, language, music, dance, art, crafts, and food will be offered.