‘Recognising Our Heroes with Medals’ Family Craft Workshop

Discover medals: find the link between the Anzac soldiers of WW1 and the Polish children of WW2. Design a medal and accompanying booklet, in paper. Short educational presentation included.
When are medals given? What do they signify to the person receiving the medal and to the families many years later? Whose medals can you wear and when?

Auckland has a diverse cultural heritage which includes military and civilians recognised with national medals for courage, survival recognition and acknowledgement. Watch a presentation and short film clip about the award of the Siberia Cross to one of the Polish ‘children’ of Pahiatua. Design a medal and accompanying booklet, in paper.

All children to be accompanied by an adult, please.
Cash or online banking available (sorry no Eftpos).
Bookings preferred. Ph 533 3530. Email phtmuseum@outlook.com.

Group workshops available by arrangement.
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, Te Tuhi 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. #eastaucklandtourism #loveeastauckland #ArtsOutEast

We look forward to welcoming you to ‘Recognising Our Heroes with Medals’ family craft workshop, the Howick district and the Polish Museum.