The Second World War

Our World War II programme is suitable for year levels 6-13.

Students will explore the Museum’s WWII galleries in small groups using our World War II Mission Cards, with time to reflect and consider New Zealand’s part in the Second World War.

The programme is supported by our Handling Collection for World War II where students can handle genuine objects from World War II , and Grandpa’s Suitcase where students can unpack what items returned home from the war.

To support your learning in the classroom, here are some other resources available to you:

• For Primary School teachers, you already have a wonderful selection of non-fiction readings in your school that will help your students understand more about World War II . We have put together a list of School Journal reading resources to help get you started.
• For the Secondary School teachers and educators, we have a collection of Primary Sources excerpts collected from our Kippenberger Military Archive from World War II NZ soldiers’ diaries.