Offer for schools

Offer of educational activities for school groups

I. FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS - Museum meetings

1. History of the symbol of our city. Chojnice coat of arms. Flag. Bugle call.

A story for younger and older about the most important signs symbolizing Chojnice - allowing you to learn more about their origin, meaning and changes in their image over the centuries, with the turbulent history of the city in the background.

2. The city in the Middle Ages.

In the course of the lesson, students will learn several issues related to the emergence and functioning of the medieval city. When did a settlement become a city? What did the medieval townsman do in his free time? Where did the word mayor come from, and what was the sanitary condition of the medieval city?.

3. Cultural heritage. Traditions of Easter.

Easter is the most important and oldest religious holiday of Christians. Its traditions, which have been cultivated for centuries in Poland, constitute Polish cultural heritage, handed down to us by our ancestors. During the museum classes, students will learn about old, sometimes forgotten customs associated with Easter, as well as those that have survived to this day, sometimes slightly different in different regions of Poland. What was "judas"? When was the "funeral of sour soup" held? What was and is the symbolism of Easter eggs - these are just some of the Easter rituals presented.

4. Kashubian costume.

Kashubian costume is unique. Its history is an interesting example of Polish regional heritage. During the class, children will gain information about the different parts of women's and men's Kashubian costumes. They will also learn about Kashubian researchers who had a direct impact on the restoration of the authentic Kashubian costume pattern. They will also learn about the areas Kashubians inhabited. Who were the homesteaders and bailiffs? The answer to the question - what was the length of the bride's veil in Kashubia - after these classes - will not be a difficulty.

5. The ceremonial year in Poland.

Each nation has its rituals, customs and beliefs, which constitute a tradition. Many Polish holidays are directly connected with the Christian faith, reflected in folk messages from generation to generation. The diversity of Polish regions creates a continuity of family and national history. During classes at the museum, children will learn about forgotten Polish customs, as well as those that have survived to modern times. All together they bear witness to the continuity of generations and the rich traditions of our nation.

6. With archaeology "on the side" - a meeting with an archaeologist.

A story about the birth and history of archaeology as a scientific discipline, starting from antiquity and ending in modern times. The meeting takes into account the workshop of an archaeologist, interesting and groundbreaking discoveries, concerning different historical epochs and archaeological sites. Participants will also learn an approximation of some of the methods of dating monuments, obtained during excavations.

7. Lusatian culture and its mysteries.

Participants will gain knowledge about various aspects of the prehistoric Lusatian culture, considered by some researchers to be pre-Slavic. The narrative of the class vividly shows both the material sphere, i.e. economy, settlement and manufacturing, and brings closer the spiritual sphere of this culture, including beliefs, funerary customs, or art.

8. The art of making pottery. From antiquity to the Middle Ages.

The class will present the history of the development of one of the most important crafts - pottery - from the Neolithic to the 14th century. Participants of the class will learn, among other things, about the stages of pottery production and various ceramic forms, referring in shape and style of ornament to the beliefs and fashions of the time.

II. FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLS - Museum meetings

1. Weapons and War in the Middle Ages.

Classes provide answers to several questions about knightly equipment and methods of warfare in the Middle Ages. What is the armour? What functions did knightly spurs perform? Was Zawisza Czarny's armour black, and what were the war struggles near Chojnice during the Thirteen Years' War?

2. In the Holy Land and on the Baltic Sea. History of the Teutonic Order XII-XVI centuries.

During the meeting, students will be able to learn the most important facts from the history of the Teutonic Order. What were the monks in white cloaks doing on the Baltic Sea? How many knights of the Order fought at Grunwald? What did the Teutonic Knights eat and what was their daily life like? They will also learn the answer to the question of why there was no castle in Chojnice.

3. Equipment and dressing of the Polish cavalry in the years 1918-1919.

During the class, students will be able to learn about the purpose and see the original elements of cavalry equipment. They will also find out what the lance was used for. How much did the saddle weigh? What was the life of a cavalryman and who was a horseman? They can also get an answer to the question of whether cavalry stood a chance in a clash with tanks.

4. Cultural heritage. Easter traditions.

Easter is the most important and oldest religious holiday of Christians. Its traditions, which have been cultivated in Poland for centuries, constitute Polish cultural heritage, handed down to us by our ancestors. During the museum classes, students will learn about old, sometimes forgotten customs associated with Easter, as well as those that have survived to this day, sometimes slightly different in different regions of Poland. What was "judas"? When was the "funeral of sour soup" held? What was and is the symbolism of Easter eggs - these are just some of the Easter rituals presented. 

5. Kashubian costume.

Kashubian costume is unique. Its history is an interesting example of Polish regional heritage. During the class, children will gain information about the different parts of women's and men's Kashubian costumes. They will also learn about the Kashubian researchers who had a direct impact on the restoration of the authentic Kashubian costume pattern. They will also learn what areas the Kashubians inhabited. Who were the homesteaders and bailiffs? The answer to the question - what was the length of the bride's veil in Kashubia? - after these classes - will not pose difficulties.

6. The ceremonial year in Poland.

Each nation has its rituals, customs and beliefs, which constitute a tradition. Many Polish holidays are directly connected with the Christian faith, reflected in folk messages from generation to generation. The diversity of Polish regions creates a continuity of family and national history. During classes at the museum, children will learn about forgotten Polish customs, as well as those that have survived to modern times. All together they bear witness to the continuity of generations and the rich traditions of our nation.

7. The amber route. Roman imports in the Chojnicki land.

During the class, children will learn about the history and importance of the "Amber Route" for the development of societies over the centuries - from the Neolithic to the Roman period, with particular emphasis on the role of Gothic tribes in the development of the Route in the era of the Roman Empire. The meeting will be enriched by showing "up close" Roman imports from the archaeological collection of the Chojnice museum, with an introduction to their properties, value and role of this precious amber bullion.

8. The art of making vessels. From antiquity to the Middle Ages.

Participants will learn the history of the development of one of the most important crafts - pottery - from the Neolithic to the 14th century. Among other things, the stages of pottery production will be presented, as well as various ceramic forms, referring in shape and style of ornament to the beliefs and fashions of the time.

9. The Lusatian culture and its mysteries.

The meeting will introduce various aspects of the prehistoric Lusatian culture, considered by some researchers to be pre-Slavic. The narration of the class vividly shows both the material sphere, i.e. economy, settlement and manufacturing, and brings closer the spiritual sphere of this culture, including beliefs, funeral customs, as well as art.

10. The Vikings - visitors from the North.

Who were the Vikings? Where did they come from? What objects did they use, how did they live and how did they dress? During the class, participants will learn the answers to these, and many other questions about these legendary warriors. They will also learn what is truth and what is myth created by mass culture.

11. Jan Matejko - life and works of the Artist.

Jan Matejko is one of the most outstanding Polish painters of historical paintings. During the museum meeting, students will learn about the artist's interesting biography, as well as get acquainted with his most important paintings. Matejko lived at a time when Poland was under partition, and Poles needed encouragement and support as they tried to regain their independence. His historical paintings, depicting important events in the history of Poland, were meant to reaffirm the faith of our compatriots in the rebirth of an independent homeland. 

We warmly invite and encourage you to take advantage of the Museum's offer. Interesting exhibitions, workshops and museum lessons can be helpful in the implementation of school programs. In particular, their purpose is to complement, and enrich based on specific examples from the museum lesson and expand the knowledge of children and young people in selected thematic areas, not always included in school programs.

How to order lessons?

• by phone at the Science and Education Department (responsible person Ms Anna Depka Prądzyńska) from Tuesday to Friday from 7.30 am to 3.30 pm; phone 52 397 43 92, 52 397 23 19
• Please be precise about the topic of the lesson, preferred date of the lesson, class size, school, contact phone number, as well as the name of the teacher
• Please order lessons at least one week in advance
• Lessons should be confirmed or cancelled 2-3 days before the lesson date
• We are open to your thematic proposals; we invite you to cooperate in the creation of new lesson topics (application at least 2 months before the planned date of the lesson)

Duration: approx. 45 min

Price: 6 PLN per participant