Events in week starting Wednesday 19 December 2012

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.

Celebrate the festive season with this angelic craft activity.

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.

Celebrate the festive season with this angelic craft activity.

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.