Events in week starting Saturday 15 December 2012

Te Papa’s blockbuster video-game exhibition opens with an action-packed programme of dance contests, caricatures, and free face-painting. Meet artists and programmers, and some favourite video-game characters.

Celebrate the opening of the Game Masters exhibition with us!

Watch Te Papa chef Bernd Lippmann and his helpers construct the biggest gingerbread house ever baked in Wellington.

During December and January, Te Papa will be accepting donations of food for Wellington’s Soup Kitchen.

You saw it in James Bond. Now, parkour is at Te Papa! Practitioners aim to move from one place to another, negotiating obstacles with great speed and agility – but no equipment.

Istanbul-based harpist Natalia Mann presents a musical response to Angels & Aristocrats – a selection of known and original compositions.

Celebrate the opening of the Game Masters exhibition with us!

Watch Te Papa chef Bernd Lippmann and his helpers construct the biggest gingerbread house ever baked in Wellington.

During December and January, Te Papa will be accepting donations of food for Wellington’s Soup Kitchen.

Watch Te Papa chef Bernd Lippmann and his helpers construct the biggest gingerbread house ever baked in Wellington.

During December and January, Te Papa will be accepting donations of food for Wellington’s Soup Kitchen.

Octogenarian jazz pianist Bill Wollerman plays your favourite Christmas tunes at Te Papa. Come along, drink some tea, nibble some cake, and enjoy!

Watch Te Papa chef Bernd Lippmann and his helpers construct the biggest gingerbread house ever baked in Wellington.

During December and January, Te Papa will be accepting donations of food for Wellington’s Soup Kitchen.

Experience the excitement of Te Papa’s premier summer exhibition with an evening of tempting food and drink specials, and irresistible activities. This exclusive experience is limited to 80 guests and is restricted to adults aged 18 or older.

Watch Te Papa chef Bernd Lippmann and his helpers construct the biggest gingerbread house ever baked in Wellington.

During December and January, Te Papa will be accepting donations of food for Wellington’s Soup Kitchen.

Watch Te Papa chef Bernd Lippmann and his helpers construct the biggest gingerbread house ever baked in Wellington.

During December and January, Te Papa will be accepting donations of food for Wellington’s Soup Kitchen.

Get into the spirit of the Northern Hemisphere December holiday season.

Watch Te Papa chef Bernd Lippmann and his helpers construct the biggest gingerbread house ever baked in Wellington.

During December and January, Te Papa will be accepting donations of food for Wellington’s Soup Kitchen.

Let Mark O’Brien, cartoon and caricature artist, draw you – and create a unique Christmas gift.