Polish Institute

The Polish Institutes
FounderPolish government
TypeCultural institution
Area served
24 countries, worldwide
ServicesPolish cultural and language education

The Polish Institutes is a network of cultural diplomatic missions reporting to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Poland. As of 2025, there were 27 of them. Their mission is described as "creating a positive image of Poland abroad" by promoting Polish culture, history, science, language, and national heritage. Other tasks include supporting cultural exchange, in particular, within the framework of the European Union National Institutes for Culture, as well as implementation of various international cultural programmes.

Polish Institutes cooperate with local institutions and NGOs in organizing various events. The names may slightly differ in some countries. For example, in London and New York, the institute is called "Polish Cultural Institute".