Come try something new and create with paper and scissors.
Wycinanki or cut-outs is a traditional Polish folk art
This adult group meets on the first Friday each month, we cut various types of designs, tree of life, roosters, flowers and circles.
$10pp includes a cuppa. 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
Come try something new and create with paper and scissors.
Wycinanki or cut-outs is a traditional Polish folk art
This adult group meets on the first Friday each month, we cut various types of designs, tree of life, roosters, flowers and circles.
$10pp includes a cuppa. 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
Come try something new and create with paper and scissors.
Wycinanki or cut-outs is a traditional Polish folk art
This adult group meets on the first Friday each month, we cut various types of designs, tree of life, roosters, flowers and circles.
$10pp includes a cuppa. 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
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 includes a cuppa. 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
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.
Part of Archaeology Week NZ
Discover an Iron Age lake fort, Vikings and the hidden jewels of an emperor in Poland.
Poland has a long and rich history of fossils and artefacts buried in its rich multi-cultural heritage.
Learn how some fascinating discoveries were made by ordinary people. See a re-created open air working museum in the slideshow presentation.
Then construct your own craft work treasures to take home.
Starts at 2pm till 4pm, Cost: $8 per person, including adults.
Ages 7 years plus. All children are to be accompanied by an adult please. . Materials provided. Cash or internet banking (sorry no Eftpos or credit card) Contact: To book please ph 09 533 3530 or email phtmuseum@outlook.com
Museum is open 12 to 5 pm if you’d like to look around before the workshop.
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