Land, sea, air and space travel is the inspiration behind creations made of nearly one million Lego blocks at “Travelling Bricks: An Exhibition Made of LEGO Bricks,” open daily through Oct. 27 at Bishop Museum.
The exhibition is great for families because it shows the creative potential of something as common in households as Lego bricks, said Brad Evans, director of exhibits and production at Bishop Museum.
“Kids will immediately connect with seeing massive models built out of one of their favorite toys,” Evans said. “At the same time, families will learn about the history of transportation technology.”
Centerpieces of the exhibition are the 10-foot-long Carl Sagan and Saturn V rocket models, as well as the massive 22-foot-long model of the Titanic, Evans said.
“But we are particularly excited about two iconic Lego models locals will recognize: Aloha Tower and the traditional Polynesian sailing ship, Hokule‘a,” he said. “We worked with Hawai‘i LEGO Users Group to put together these two pieces that are essential to the story of transportation in Hawaii.”
There will also be more than 300,000 Lego bricks on hand to play with, so families can build their own museum-worthy creations after viewing the exhibition.
“TRAVELLING BRICKS: AN EXHIBITION MADE OF LEGO BRICKS”
>> Where: Bishop Museum
>> When: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily through Oct. 27
>> Cost: Museum admission is $10.95-$24.95, free for ages 3 and younger; a $4.95 add-on fee is required for entry to this exhibition; parking: $5
>> Info: 847-3511, bishopmuseum.org/travelling-bricks
