Find bricktastic fun at the National Building Museum!
Open until August 2026, Brick City celebrates architecture from iconic sites worldwide 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, each work of art was completed by UK artist Warren Elsmore.
Until August 2026, families are invited to see these mini and not-so-mini treasures (the exhibition’s centerpiece is St. Pancras Station in 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. Guests can enjoy many exhibits, plus a dynamic schedule of activities and special events.
While you’re there, be sure to check out their permanent exhibit, Play Work Build — a play-driven experience kids will love! In each gallery of this popular exhibit, imagination and hands-on play are encouraged!
To grow 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:
As of August 2026, no end date has been announced
Location:
National Building Museum ∙ Washington, DC
Disclaimer: Event details are curated from public sources and subject to change. Verify all information via the provided links before attending.
