“I want peace! I want my family to smile like before. I want to feel the safe sky and bright warm sun over my head. I want to go to school. I want to freely give joy and happiness with my violin playing”, Illariia, age 7, Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine.
View moving testimonies of war from children. Polish children record their experiences during World War II under German occupation, while Ukrainian children draw the current war. Includes the ‘Mom, I Don’t Want War’ exhibition of the Polish-Ukrainian AAN archival project, courtesy of Polish Embassy NZ, 50 Years NZ-Poland diplomatic relationship. In addition, there is a spotlight on some of the Polish children from war zones who later made their lives in Auckland.
Heritage Festival runs from Sun 24 Sep–Sun 8 Oct, Tue-Fri: 10am-4pm, Sun: 12pm-5pm. Polish Museum closed Mon & Sat.
Polish Museum, 125 Elliot St, Howick, East Auckland, NZ. Museum entry by donation. Also available as a presentation for groups. Groups please book (small fee applies). Ph 533 3530 or Email phtmuseum@outlook.com to book a date and time to suit.
Image caption: by Joanna Wczesna, courtesy Polish Embassy NZ
Create Polish ‘wycinanki’ paper cut-outs in this fun workshop with the Polish Museum. These traditional cut-outs were created for decorating walls and ceiling beams in rural cottages for seasonal festivals. Designs are based on the Lowicz and Kurpie regions of Poland. After the visual presentation and craft workshop, enjoy the displays of wycinanki in the museum, then take home your own unique wycinanki artworks.
Sun 24 Sep, 2pm-4pm & Thu 5 Oct, 10am-12pm or book your own group time to suit.
Cost: $10:00 per person includes materials.
To book P: 533 3530 / E: phtmuseum@outlook.com
Polish Museum, 125 Elliot St, Howick, East Auckland.
Processions, fundraising, a Vulcan Lane vigil and Queen St march were among events to raise awareness of communist atrocities behind the Iron Curtain in Poland. Find out more about the Auckland efforts of organisations, politicians and the wider community in this illustrated talk in English by Polish-Aucklander, Jack (Jacek) Drecki.
Sun 1 Oct, 2pm-3pm at Polish Heritage Trust Museum, 125 Elliot St, Howick, East Auckland. Museum entry by donation.
Image: Free Countries Support Polish Solidarity card, Jacek Drecki collection, Auckland.
Create Polish ‘wycinanki’ paper cut-outs in this fun workshop with the Polish Museum. These traditional cut-outs were created for decorating walls and ceiling beams in rural cottages for seasonal festivals. Designs are based on the Lowicz and Kurpie regions of Poland. After the visual presentation and craft workshop, enjoy the displays of wycinanki in the museum, then take home your own unique wycinanki artworks.
Sun 24 Sep, 2pm-4pm & Thu 5 Oct, 10am-12pm or book your own group time to suit.
Cost: $10:00 per person includes materials.
To book P: 533 3530 / E: phtmuseum@outlook.com
Polish Museum, 125 Elliot St, Howick, East Auckland.
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
Celebrate a Polish Christmas with paper and wool decorations.
Learn some Christmas Eve traditions, watching the first star and Wigilia supper.
Enjoy family fun creating your own paper and wool Christmas decorations to take home after the presentation.
For ages 5-adult. All children to be accompanied by an adult, thank you.
Cost is $10 per person and includes all materials provided (cash or internet banking is available, sorry no Eftpos).
Bookings are preferred; please contact museum staff by phone 09 533 3530 or email phtmuseum@outlook.com
This workshop is also available for groups of adults or adults with children during the weeks leading up to Christmas. Please contact museum staff to arrange a date and time to suit your own group. Ph 09 533 3530 or email phtmuseum@outlook.com
Celebrate a Polish Christmas with paper and wool decorations.
Learn some Christmas Eve traditions, watching the first star and Wigilia supper.
Enjoy family fun creating your own paper and wool Christmas decorations to take home after the presentation.
For ages 5-adult. All children to be accompanied by an adult, thank you.
Cost is $10 per person and includes all materials provided (cash or internet banking is available, sorry no Eftpos).
Bookings are preferred; please contact museum staff by phone 09 533 3530 or email phtmuseum@outlook.com
This workshop is also available for groups of adults or adults with children during the weeks leading up to Christmas. Please contact museum staff to arrange a date and time to suit your own group. Ph 09 533 3530 or email phtmuseum@outlook.com
Come create with paper and scissors. Great activity for the whole family. Relaxing and fun.
Polish decorative paper cut-outs belong to the most colourful in the world. Traditionally they were cut by hand, without drawing the lines first, using sheep shears.
- Take home 2 art works
- Watch a short presentation
- Designs based on the Lowicz and Kurpie regions of Poland
- This workshop is also available throughout the year, on other dates and days, and is ideal for birthday parties too!
$10.00 per person. Age 7-adult.
Bookings preferred please, phone 533 3530 or 021 107 0169 or email us. All children to be accompanied by an adult please.
Museum hours Tue to Fri 10-4 and Sunday 12-5.
Come along and find out about a traditional Polish Easter.
This exhibition is running alongside our Polish Easter craft workshop, which you are welcome to participate in on Sunday 24 March, as part of World of Cultures 2024 – see separate event listing for more details or book a time for your own group.
The exhibition will be available from 17-24 March (but please note the museum will be closed for Easter weekend).
Open hours are Tue-Fri 10am-4pm and Sun 12pm-5pm.
Casual entry is by donation.
A small fee applies for groups – please contact Polish Museum staff to arrange your group visit.
Ph 533 3530 or Email: 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.
