Artwork by Lindy Fisher c
Teacher Only Session for information about the PHTM in-house 1 hour lesson
In house lesson: Identity/Migration: Polish children arrive in 1944
You are warmly invited to a Teacher Only Session for the Learning Outside The Classroom, PHTM educational programme called Stefania For Schools based on the book Stefania’s Dancing Slippers by Jennifer Beck and illustrated by Lindy Fisher.
Primary / Intermediate teachers and home educators are invited to visit the Polish Museum for a presentation, in preparation for student visits in 2018 . Experience the ‘Stefania for Schools’ lesson called Identity/Migration: Polish children arrive in 1944 with slideshow, objects and artworks, linked to the NZ school curriculum.
These free sessions are also available on request at times and dates for your school team.
For bookings / enquiries and alternative dates email phtmuseum@outlook.com or phone Lynette, PHTM Education Officer, on 533 3530.
This programme is age appropriate from Years 3-8, age group 7-13 years old
Museum building
Come try something new and create with paper and scissors.
Wycinanki or cut-outs is a traditional Polish folk art
This adult group usually meets on the first Friday each month, we cut various types of designs, tree of life, roosters, flowers and circles.
$10pp. A warm welcome awaits you
New members are welcome any time as we work at our own pace, materials and designs provided. Coming for the first time? Please ring me.
Polish decorative paper cut-outs belong to the most beautiful in the world. Traditionally they were made by hand, without drawing the design first, cutting out using sheep-sheering scissors.
- New members can watch a short presentation
- Designs based on the Lowicz and Kurpie regions of Poland
- Beginners workshop is also available throughout the year, gather your group together and make a booking, a date and time to suit you.
- Ideal class for children’s birthday parties too! 8 years plus, can be available on some Saturdays
For enquiries and bookings please phone 533 3530 or email us.
Museum hours Tue to Fri 10-4 and Sun 12-5
BOOKING RECOMMENDED
Starts at 2pm and runs for 2 hours till 4pm
Celebrate a Polish Christmas with paper and wool decorations.
- Make wool spiders and paper chains with a twist for your own Christmas tree.
- Create your own unique paper Christmas star to hang
- Taste the Polish ginger biscuit called Pierniki
- Learn some Christmas Eve traditions, watching the first star and Wigilia supper
This workshop is available for adults and/or children during the weeks leading to Christmas.
Artwork by Lindy Fisher c
Teacher Only Session for information about the PHTM in-house 1 hour lesson
In house lesson: Identity/Migration: Polish children arrive in 1944
You are warmly invited to a Teacher Only Session for the Learning Outside The Classroom, PHTM educational programme called Stefania For Schools based on the book Stefania’s Dancing Slippers by Jennifer Beck and illustrated by Lindy Fisher.
Primary / Intermediate teachers and home educators are invited to visit the Polish Museum for a presentation, in preparation for student visits in 2018 . Experience the ‘Stefania for Schools’ lesson called Identity/Migration: Polish children arrive in 1944 with slideshow, objects and artworks, linked to the NZ school curriculum.
These free sessions are also available on request at times and dates for your school team.
For bookings / enquiries and alternative dates email phtmuseum@outlook.com or phone Lynette, PHTM Education Officer, on 533 3530.
This programme is age appropriate from Years 3-8, age group 7-13 years old
Museum building
Discover Polish archaeologists’ work in Poland and around the world, from the Iron Age Biskupin Fort, Katyn Forest and Warsaw to Egypt and South America.
Come and unearth links between World War 2, Resistance and Polish New Zealanders.
Adults only, contains some sensitive content
Free off-street parking, seating, restrooms and wheelchair access available.Museum is open 10am to 4pm., if you’d like to look around after the presentation.
Museum entry by donation. Group booking fee applies.
Part of World of Cultures 2023.
2 April 2023: 2-4pm.
Design your own Polish Easter egg in this creative workshop for ages 7 to adult.
Create a colourful Easter Palm from paper. What is smigus-dyngus? It’s something fun!
Watch an educational presentation to find out about Polish Easter traditions.
Enjoy the Easter displays within the museum, then take home your own unique Easter craftworks.
All children to be accompanied by an adult please.
Cost $8.00 per person, including adults. Materials are provided.
Bookings are preferred: Ph 09 533 3530. Email: phtmuseum@outlook.com
Link to PHTM Facebook event page
https://www.facebook.com/events/1332931060906760/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history
Part of 50 years of Poland NZ diplomatic relationship.
2-21 May 2023.
Hours: Tue-Fri 10-4 & Sun 12-5.
Museum entry by donation.
Group bookings by arrangement (fee applies).
Polish Heritage Trust Museum.
125 Elliot St, Howick, East Auckland.
Ph. 533 3530.
Email: phtmuseum@outlook.com
Buried photographs documenting underground defiance against occupation survived destruction of the city and its inhabitants.
Part of Auckland Festival of Photography 2023 / theme – Resistance.
Held at Polish Museum, 125 Elliot St, Howick from 31 May – 11 June. Hours: Tue-Fri 10am-4pm and Sun 12-5pm. Entry is by donation and groups by prior booking (fee applies). Ph 533 3530. Email: phtmuseum@outlook.com
Christmas in Poland is commonly referred to as Gwiazdka, or Little Star. The holiday season is filled with festivities. This exhibition is on from 1-17 December 2023 at the Polish Museum, 125 Elliot St, Howick, Tue-Fri 10-4 & Sun 12-5. Museum entry is by donation and groups by prior arrangement for a small fee. P: 533 3530. E: phtmuseum@outlook.com
Design your own Polish Easter egg in this creative workshop for ages 7 to adult.
Create a colourful Easter Palm from paper. What is smigus-dyngus? It’s something fun!
Watch an educational presentation to find out about Polish Easter traditions.
Enjoy the Easter displays within the museum, then take home your own unique Easter craft work.
All children to be accompanied by an adult please.
Cost $10.00 per person, including adults. Materials are provided.
Bookings are preferred: Ph 09 533 3530. Email: phtmuseum@outlook.com
Group Sessions: You are welcome to arrange a time and date with the Polish Museum in Howick to suit your own group of 5 or more people.
