Events & workshops

Feb
4
Tue
‘Teacher only Session’ for 2020 bookings
Feb 4 @ 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm
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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

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Apr
27
Tue
Lecture: ‘Hidden Treasure and Resistance’ Adult Presentation
Apr 27 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

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.

May
2
Tue
Exhibition: Polska
May 2 @ 10:00 am – May 21 @ 5:00 pm

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

May
31
Wed
Photography exhibition: Warsaw Uprising ‘44.
May 31 @ 10:00 am – Jun 11 @ 5:00 pm

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

Dec
1
Fri
Exhibition: Polish Christmas Traditions.
Dec 1 @ 10:00 am – Dec 17 @ 5:00 pm

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