Image from his time spent in Russian Gulags
Every year in Poland, the Government chooses key people to celebrate, known as The Year Of
In 2019, we acknowledge ‘the year of Gustaw Herling-Grudziński’, one of the greatest 20th Century Polish writers.
The Government says: … stressing that the fate and work of this writer constitute ‘a testimony to the suffering and deeds of a man who endured a period of totalitarian violence and a crisis of values’.
2019 marks the 100th anniversary of Gustaw Herling-Grudziński’s birth on 20 May 1919 in Kielce, Poland.
Display running till the end of October 2019
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.
Talk, presentation and short film.
Adults only, contains sensitive content.
Free event for NZ Archaeology Week 2019
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 2019.
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
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.
Talk, presentation and short film.
Adults only, contains sensitive content.
Free event for NZ Archaeology Week 2019
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 2019.
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 10am, with a look around the Lower Gallery, and follow with a talk starting at 10.15 am. The film Poles Apart (one hour) will start at 10.30 am, with free time after the film to wander the exhibits again and visit the Upper Gallery.
We will serve morning tea at approx. 10.15 am. Price is $10 cash per person. Morning tea or coffee. 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.
Museum founder Mr John Roy-Wojceichowski is one of the children,
‘Seventy-five Years’. Various photographers
View a snapshot of the Polish children of Pahiatua, living in New Zealand for the last 75 years: 1944-2019. Archival photographs.
You are welcome to stay a while and peruse the current Polish Heritage Trust Museum exhibits. Museum entry by donation. Open Tue-Fri 10-4 & Sun 12-5.
We are excited to share with you this selection of photographs.
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
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 10am, with a look around the Lower Gallery, and follow with a talk starting at 10.15 am. The film Poles Apart (one hour) will start at 10.30 am, with free time after the film to wander the exhibits again and visit the Upper Gallery.
We will serve morning tea at approx. 10.15 am. Price is $10 cash per person. Morning tea or coffee. 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.
Museum founder Mr John Roy-Wojceichowski is one of the children,
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