Creations from 1 million LEGO® bricks on display at new exhibition

A 23.5-foot-long Titanic replica and more than 100 other model vehicles constructed from nearly 1 million LEGO® bricks are on view now at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture.

Here's the deal: The "Traveling Bricks" exhibition invites guests to explore the wonders of transportation history through replicas of iconic land, air, sea and space vehicles, including a 10-foot-tall skyrocket and 6.5-foot-long Boeing 747.

• The exhibition is open through Jan. 5, 2025.

What to expect: In addition to the model vehicles, the exhibition will feature…

• A quilt made entirely of LEGO® bricks created by LEGO® clubs from Richmond Public Libraries and Chesterfield County Libraries.
• A model of the Kline Kar by a LEGO® builder from Northern Virginia.
• Replicas of Richmond landmarks by local students.

Plus, plus, plus: This is the exhibition's continental U.S. debut.

• The LEGO® Group will open its first and only U.S. Manufacturing plant near Richmond, Virginia following this exhibition.

Here's what else: Take advantage of special LEGO®-centric events throughout the exhibition's run.

• Watch movie screenings of "The LEGO® Batman Movie" and "The LEGO® Movie 2: The Second Part" at First Fridays at VHMC on Dec. 6 and Jan. 3
• Hear from Ben Edlavitch, a competitor on Fox's LEGO Masters competition show after a screening of Beyond the Brick: A LEGO Brickumentary on Dec. 17

Worth a mention: The Virginia Museum of History & Culture is the oldest museum and cultural organization in Virginia.

• The museum cares for a renowned collection of more than 9 million items representing the far-reaching story of Virginia.

Take note: Access to "Traveling Bricks" is included with museum admission and is free for children ages five and under.

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