Miniature artworks on paper. Discover, Learn and See a selection of Polish stamps from the museum collection.
Aiming not only at stamp collectors but also lovers of history and the arts. Children can learn the delights of stamp collecting. There are a number of stamp groups / Philatelist societies around Auckland for adults and children.
It has been said that “history can be seem in the face of the stamp”
The Polish Museum is for all New Zealanders “GLAM” Gallery, Library, Archive, Museum Howick is a destination that offers variety including Howick beach, Stockade Hill, various Fencible sites and historical walks, All Saints Church, Uxbridge Creative Arts Centre ( closed at present for extensive refurbishment), Te Tui Gallery and Howick Historical Village. The quaint Howick village shops are a 5 minute walk from the museum and the Botany Town Centre is a 10 minute drive. We look forward to welcoming you to “Easter in Poland”, the Howick district and the Polish Museum.
Museum & exhibition hours: 10-4 Tue-Fri
Paper cut-outs school holiday workshop $8.00 per person, 7 years plus, relaxing and fun, plenty of ideas given to take home and try more designs!
Come create with paper and scissors. All ages welcome. Great activity for the whole family
Polish decorative paper cut-outs belong to the most beautiful in the world. Traditionally they were made by hand, without drawing the lines first, cut with sheep-sheering scissors.
- Take home 3 art works.
- Watch a short presentation
- Designs based on the Lowicz and Kurpie regions of Poland
- This workshop is also available throughout the year, other dates and days, and is ideal for birthday parties too!
Bookings preferred: please phone 533 3530, 021 107 0169 or email us.
Museum hours Tue to Fri 10-4 and Sun12-5
Costumes and Paper flowers workshop $8 per person
- make a floral hair band with crepe paper
- see lovely Polish folk and dance costumes
- watch a short PP presentation
- children must be able to use a stapler with ease
- adults without children welcome too!
- cost $8 per person including adults
- bookings preferred please
This workshop is also ideal for Birthday parties, please call for more details, other days available
Museum hours Tues to Fri 10-4 Sun 12-5
Educational Presentations:Famous Polish Scientists
Learn about the scientific work and discoveries of Copernicus (heliocentric solar system) and Marie Curie (radium and mobile X-Rays).
At the end of each presentation there is a craft activity for children: create a model of the solar system and an X-ray to take home.
2 hours
Age 8-adult
$8 per child, includes craft materials
$2 per adult
We apologise about this postponement, due to an error in our Local paper the dates fro the holiday programme were transposed, Holiday workshops are on the 19th not the 9th
Educational Presentations:Famous Polish Scientists
Learn about the scientific work and discoveries of Copernicus (heliocentric solar system) and Marie Curie (radium and mobile X-Rays).
At the end of each presentation there is a craft activity for children: create a model of the solar system and an X-ray to take home.
2 hours
Age 8-adult
$8 per child, includes craft materials
$2 per adult
Paper cut-outs school holiday workshop $8.00 per person, 7 years plus, relaxing and fun, plenty of ideas given to take home and try more designs!
Come create with paper and scissors. All ages welcome. Great activity for the whole family
Polish decorative paper cut-outs belong to the most beautiful in the world. Traditionally they were made by hand, without drawing the lines first, cut with sheep-sheering scissors.
- Take home 3 art works.
- Watch a short presentation
- Designs based on the Lowicz and Kurpie regions of Poland
- This workshop is also available throughout the year, other dates and days, and is ideal for birthday parties too!
Bookings preferred: please phone 533 3530, 021 107 0169 or email us.
Museum hours Tue to Fri 10-4 and Sun12-5
School Holiday Film ‘In Desert and Wilderness’
Enjoy your school holidays with this amazing film. ‘ In Desert and Wilderness’ is an adaptation of the popular young adult novel, in Polish called ‘W pustyni i w puszczy’ written by Henryk Sienkiewicz. Beautiful photography. Film recommended for 7-8 years+
The main characters are fourteen year-old Stas Tarkowski and eight-year-old Nel Rawlinson who are thrilled to be with their fathers in the exotic land of Egypt. The palm trees and beaches offer a welcome change from the chills of Europe and the children are fascinated by the different languages and religions that make up the cultural fabric of North Africa….
For more details give us a call
Museum Hours: Tues – Fri 10-4 Sun 12-5
Educational Presentations:Famous Polish Scientists
Learn about the scientific work and discoveries of Copernicus (heliocentric solar system) and Marie Curie (radium and mobile X-Rays).
At the end of each presentation there is a craft activity for children: create a model of the solar system and an X-ray to take home.
2 hours
Age 8-adult
$8 per person including adults includes craft materials
Paper cut-outs school holiday workshop $8.00 per person, 7 years plus, relaxing and fun, plenty of ideas given to take home and try more designs!
Come create with paper and scissors. All ages welcome. Great activity for the whole family
Polish decorative paper cut-outs belong to the most beautiful in the world. Traditionally they were made by hand, without drawing the lines first, cut with sheep-sheering scissors.
- Take home 3 art works.
- Watch a short presentation
- Designs based on the Lowicz and Kurpie regions of Poland
- This workshop is also available throughout the year, other dates and days, and is ideal for birthday parties too!
Bookings preferred: please phone 533 3530, 021 107 0169 or email us.
Museum hours Tue to Fri 10-4 and Sun12-5
Paper cut-outs workshop $8.00 per person, 7 years plus, relaxing and fun, plenty of ideas given to take home and try more designs!
Come create with paper and scissors. All ages welcome. Great activity for the whole family
Polish decorative paper cut-outs belong to the most beautiful in the world. Traditionally they were made by hand, without drawing the lines first, cut with sheep-sheering scissors.
- 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, other dates and days, and is ideal for birthday parties too!
Please contact us to book: please phone 533 3530, 021 107 0169 or email us.
Museum hours Tue to Fri 10-4 and Sun12-5