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Events in week starting Sunday 16 December 2012

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16 December 2012

  • Wellington Foyer, Level 2  | 12 noon–12.30pm & 1pm–1.30pm | Free entry

    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.

  • Angels & Aristocrats, Level 5  | 2pm–2.30pm | Free entry

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

  • PlaNet Pasifika, Level 4  | 11am–12 noon | Free entry

    Celebrate the opening of the Game Masters exhibition with us!

  •  </p> <br><p><span><span>Gingerbread house. Photograph by Barbara Rolek, courtesy of About.com</span></span>
    Wellington Foyer, Level 2  | all day | Free entry

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

  • Wellington Foyer, Level 2  | all day | Free entry

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

17 December 2012

  •  </p> <br><p><span><span>Gingerbread house. Photograph by Barbara Rolek, courtesy of About.com</span></span>
    Wellington Foyer, Level 2  | all day | Free entry

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

  • Wellington Foyer, Level 2  | all day | Free entry

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

18 December 2012

  • Level 4 Espresso  | 11.30am–12 noon & 1pm–1.30pm | Free entry

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

  •  </p> <br><p><span><span>Gingerbread house. Photograph by Barbara Rolek, courtesy of About.com</span></span>
    Wellington Foyer, Level 2  | all day | Free entry

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

  • Wellington Foyer, Level 2  | all day | Free entry

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

19 December 2012

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    Level 4 Espresso  | 6.30pm–10pm

    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.

  •  </p> <br><p><span><span>Gingerbread house. Photograph by Barbara Rolek, courtesy of About.com</span></span>
    Wellington Foyer, Level 2  | all day | Free entry

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

  • Wellington Foyer, Level 2  | all day | Free entry

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

20 December 2012

  •  </p> <br><p><span><span>Gingerbread house. Photograph by Barbara Rolek, courtesy of About.com</span></span>
    Wellington Foyer, Level 2  | all day | Free entry

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

  • Wellington Foyer, Level 2  | all day | Free entry

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

21 December 2012

  • PlaNet Pasifika, Level 4  | 11am–12 noon | Free entry

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

  •  </p> <br><p><span><span>Gingerbread house. Photograph by Barbara Rolek, courtesy of About.com</span></span>
    Wellington Foyer, Level 2  | all day | Free entry

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

  • Wellington Foyer, Level 2  | all day | Free entry

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

22 December 2012

  • Wellington Foyer, Level 2  | 12 noon–2pm | Free entry

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

  • Inspiration Station, Level 4  | 11am–12 noon | Free entry

    Celebrate the festive season with this angelic craft activity.

  •  </p> <br><p><span><span>Gingerbread house. Photograph by Barbara Rolek, courtesy of About.com</span></span>
    Wellington Foyer, Level 2  | all day | Free entry

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

  • Wellington Foyer, Level 2  | all day | Free entry

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

23 December 2012

  • Wellington Foyer, Level 2  | 12 noon–2pm | Free entry

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





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