Bricktionary: the ultimate A–Z of LEGO® at Melbourne Museum
The Brickman - Ryan McNaught’s latest exhibition - Bricktionary: the ultimate A–Z of LEGO® is based on his latest book titled by the same name. Kate and her Lego fans headed to the Melbourne Museum back in early September to have a look and review the exhibition.
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This latest exhibition was built to inspire LEGO® builders’ imaginations and challenge visitors with four new interactive build zones as well as lots to read about and learn from - perfect from kids and big LEGO® kids aka us parents ha!
Photo credit: @kateflatman for @busycitykids
Photo credit: @kateflatman for @busycitykids
The exhibition includes over 150 models from the book as well as models from TV’s LEGO Masters Australia which we recognise, never-seen-before creations and over 45 new models from the imaginations of the Brickman team!
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E is for Earthquake and Exciting! Visitors to Bricktionary: the ultimate A–Z of LEGO® can build a LEGO® brick model to survive an earthquake! They can read up on the Building instructions provided on the build table and try a few things following the Try This instructions. Kids will love learning about how to make their LEGO® builds strong then they can test their skills against the Earthquake machine! How long can their build last?
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This exhibition is quite interesting and some parts are interactive in addition to the 4 dedicated build zones.
Photo credit: @kateflatman for @busycitykids
Photo credit: @kateflatman for @busycitykids
Visitors can add to the contributor wall by building their small square as per instructions provided on one of the tablets on the LEGO® table.
Photo credit: @kateflatman for @busycitykids
Photo credit: @kateflatman for @busycitykids
Kids are also invited to build their own little forest creature to add to the LEGO® forest tree. Kate’s little ones really enjoyed this activity and added their creature to the tree.
Photo credit: @kateflatman for @busycitykids
Photo credit: @kateflatman for @busycitykids
They also learned lots of tips & tricks from the pros and were inspired to build their own robot to help them around the house with the thousands of LEGO® parts provided at the build station.
Photo credit: @kateflatman for @busycitykids
Photo credit: @kateflatman for @busycitykids
They also had the opportunity to learn from Brickman himself Ryan McNaught and his team!
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Some great builds by the Brickman team will amaze the kids and give them inspiration to build away!
Photo credit: @kateflatman for @busycitykids
Photo credit: @kateflatman for @busycitykids
WhY not visit Bricktionary: the ultimate A–Z of LEGO® this month or coming school holidays? Lots to see and do and learn from - perfect for LEGO® fans big and small! 60-90 minutes is recommended for this activity and weekends may attract bigger crowds so plan accordingly or head during the week if you can. Members receive a discount on exhibition tickets as well as parking under the museum.
Photo credit: @kateflatman for @busycitykids
Busy City Kids were hosted by Melbourne Museum for the purposes of a review. Travel & parking was self funded. All opinions & feedback are genuine & truthful. To book tickets to Bricktionary: the ultimate A–Z of LEGO® at Melbourne Museum, head to their website.
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