Find bricktastic fun at The National Building Museum!
Open until August 2026, Brick City celebrates architecture from iconic sites around the world through LEGO brick recreations. From streetscapes and temples to castles, historic ruins, and more — you’ll find intricately built duplicates! Built by hand, not from a kit, UK artist Warren Elsmore completed each work of art.
From now until August 2026, families are invited to see these mini and not-so-mini treasures (the exhibition’s centerpiece is St. Pancras Station (London), 12 feet long and built from over 180,000 standard LEGO bricks). There are almost 40 in all!
More than a look-only experience, get hands-on, too. Enjoy an interactive LEGO building section, as well as a “graffiti wall,” where you can create pixelated wall art.
The National Building Museum, a National Historic Landmark, is dedicated to the history and impact of architecture, engineering, landscape architecture, and design. The museum itself is a large-scale example of Renaissance Revival architecture and boasts a soaring Great Hall, colossal 75-foot-tall Corinthian columns, and a 1,200-foot-long terra-cotta frieze. There are many exhibits for guests to enjoy, as well as a dynamic schedule of activities and special events, too.
While there, be sure to check out their permanent exhibit, Play Work Build — a play-driven experience that kids will love! In each gallery of this popular exhibit, imagination and hands-on play are encouraged!
Growing children’s interest in architecture, engineering, and design, kids will enjoy a giant table brimming with hand-sized building blocks, a dedicated area packed with supersized foam building blocks, and even a virtual block-play experience!
Details:
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Dates:
Until Aug 2026
Location:
National Building Museum ∙ Wash, DC
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