Hosted Visit, open to individuals and small groups: join our popular tour of the galleries. Hear an introductory talk and watch the film ‘Poles Apart’.
The programme will start at 1pm, with a look around the Lower Gallery, and follow with a talk and film Poles Apart which is one hour. We will serve afternoon tea at approx. 2.30pm, with free time to wander the exhibits again ands visit the Upper Gallery.
Price is $10 cash per person.
The museum will stay open till 4pm. Morning tea / coffee / biscuits included. Bookings not required.
‘Poles Apart’ (1 hour) tells the poignant story and background of 733 Polish children and 102 adults who came to live in Pahiatua, New Zealand, 1944. These survivors were forcibly deported from Poland to Russia during World War 2 then evacuated to Persia during a short amnesty. They eventually found a home in New Zealand.
Artwork by Lindy Fisher
Teacher Only Session for the PHTM
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 for your school team.
For bookings/enquiries and alternative dates email phtmuseum@outlook.com or call Lynette on 533 3530. Coffee/tea available.
This programmes is age appropriate from Years 3-8, age group 7-13 years old
Museum building
Polish decorative paper cut-outs belong to the most beautiful in the world. Traditionally they were made by hand, without drawing the lines first and cut with sheep-shearing scissors.
Come create with paper and scissors:
•Take home 2 art works.
•Watch a short presentation
•Designs based on the Lowicz and Kurpie regions of Poland
$10.00 per person includes materials and morning tea.
Bookings preferred,please phone 09-533.3530 or email phtmuseum@outlook.com
Come as a one-off session or you can lead on to the monthly Friday paper-cutters group for those interested in a regular workshop.
Artwork by Lindy Fisher
Teacher Only Session for the PHTM
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 for your school team.
For bookings/enquiries and alternative dates email phtmuseum@outlook.com or call Lynette on 533 3530. Coffee/tea available.
This programmes is age appropriate from Years 3-8, age group 7-13 years old
Museum building
Family workshop
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 treasures to take home.
To book: please ph 09 533 3530 or email phtmuseum@outlook.com
Ages 5-adult (All children to be accompanied by an adult please)
$8 per person, including adults. Materials provided.
Cash or internet banking (sorry no Eftpos or credit card)
Held indoors at Polish Heritage Trust Museum, 125 Elliot St, Howick, Auckland
Free off-street parking, seating, restrooms and wheelchair access available.
Family workshop
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 treasures to take home.
To book: please ph 09 533 3530 or email phtmuseum@outlook.com
Ages 5-adult (All children to be accompanied by an adult please)
$8 per person, including adults. Materials provided.
Cash or internet banking (sorry no Eftpos or credit card)
Held indoors at Polish Heritage Trust Museum, 125 Elliot St, Howick, Auckland
Free off-street parking, seating, restrooms and wheelchair access available.
Discover Polish archaeologists’ work in Poland and around the world, from 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 sensitive content.
Free event for NZ Archaeology Week 2018
Enquiries 09 533 3530 or email: phtmuseum@outlook.com Bookings not required.
Held indoors at Polish Heritage Trust Museum 125 Elliot St, Howick, Auckland.
Free off-street parking, seating, restrooms and wheelchair access.
Complimentary tea and coffee.
The Polish Heritage Trust Museum is pleased to be part in NZ Archaeology Week 2018.
Discover Polish archaeologists’ work in Poland and around the world, from 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 sensitive content.
Free event for NZ Archaeology Week 2018
Enquiries 09 533 3530 or email: phtmuseum@outlook.com Bookings not required.
Held indoors at Polish Heritage Trust Museum 125 Elliot St, Howick, Auckland.
Free off-street parking, seating, restrooms and wheelchair access.
Complimentary tea and coffee.
The Polish Heritage Trust Museum is pleased to be part in NZ Archaeology Week 2018.
Check out all PHTM events plus loads of other activities in the East Auckland area