
Is LEGO art?
Art curator Mark Stocker interviews LEGO professional Ryan McNaught. They discuss the contentious subject of whether LEGO can be seen as art.
Free museum entry for New Zealanders and people living in New Zealand
Open every day 10am-6pm
(except Christmas Day)
Free museum entry for New Zealanders and people living in New Zealand
A festival for LEGO® lovers of all ages. This summer, go on a journey around the world through huge LEGO models in Brickman Wonders of the World – then pick up some bricks and start building.
9 Dec 2017 – 18 Feb 2018
Amokura, Level 4
Adult $19.50, Child (3–15 years) $9.50, Concession $15.50, Family $49.50
All ages welcome but children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult
90 minutes. Last entry at 4pm.
One of only 14 LEGO Certified Professionals globally, Ryan McNaught (aka Brickman) brings the world’s most iconic landmarks made exclusively from LEGO bricks to Te Papa.
Ryan and his team spent a jaw-dropping 5,000 hours building the 50 LEGO masterpieces on display including the Taj Mahal, Michelangelo’s Statue of David, Great Wall of China, Empire State Building (complete with King Kong), Leaning Tower of Pisa, and Arc de Triomphe.
But it’s not just about looking – there will be plenty of hands-on opportunities to pick up some bricks and get building yourself as well as a range of activities for young and old.
Keep an eye out for our changing programme of activities and events for children and adults to enjoy over this two-month festival of LEGO activities.
LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorise or endorse this event.
Art curator Mark Stocker interviews LEGO professional Ryan McNaught. They discuss the contentious subject of whether LEGO can be seen as art.
2 October 2017 – Let’s Go Build, a festival of LEGO activities for all ages, opens at Te Papa from 9 December–11 February.
Our exciting programme of events runs all year. Watch song and dance performances, join in with kids activities and cultural days, hear from our experts, and much more.