A galaxy first - LEGO® Star Wars™: The Exhibition opens at Melbourne Museum on May the fourth
Step into the ultimate LEGO® Star Wars™ adventure - brick by brick!
The wait is nearly over - galaxy-first LEGO® Star Wars™: The Exhibition officially opens at Melbourne Museum on May the fourth, when visitors will be taken on an immersive journey through the Star Wars galaxy, brick by brick.
This world-first experience, created by Ryan ‘Brickman’ McNaught, the only LEGO Certified Professional in the Southern Hemisphere, is the largest collection of life-sized LEGO Star Wars models ever assembled. With over eight million LEGO bricks and 25,000+ hours of building, the exhibition showcases breathtaking builds of fan-favourite characters, vehicles and scenes, bringing the epic saga to life in an entirely new way.
Visitors will be the first in the world to:
- Step into life-sized recreations of iconic Star Wars moments, meticulously built from LEGO bricks.
- Engage in hands-on experiences: from helping build large-scale Star Wars LEGO landscapes, to taking part in interactive digital activities inspired by epic space battles.
- Relive all the drama and action of the biggest Star Wars duels brought to life in mesmerising LEGO brick detail.
- Build your very own LEGO brick Lightsaber and go up against your friends with the thrill of augmented reality.
- Get ready to build, battle and explore your way across a galaxy far, far away...
Melbourne Museum’s hosting of the world premiere further cements its reputation as a must-visit cultural destination in Victoria. With strong cross-generational appeal, LEGO Star Wars: The Exhibition is set to be unmissable for families, LEGO enthusiasts and Star Wars fans alike.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.legostarwarstheexhibition.com.
Quotes attributable to Jacinta Allen, Premier of Victoria
‘This galaxy-first exhibition is another reason to love Melbourne. This boosts local businesses, creates local jobs and gives local families a one-of-a-kind experience they can enjoy together.’
Quotes attributable to Steve Dimopoulos, Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events:
‘We’re uniting two of the world’s most beloved franchises in an awe-inspiring showcase – it’s an experience sure to amaze families and LEGO-lovers alike.’
Quotes attributable to Lynley Crosswell, Chief Executive Officer and Director, Museums Victoria:
‘This world-first exhibition unites two of the most iconic and imaginative forces in global culture – right here in Melbourne. LEGO® Star Wars: The Exhibition boldly blends creativity, storytelling, and interactivity into an adventure for curious minds of all ages.’
‘Museums Victoria is proud to present experiences that spark connection across generations, and this exhibition invites visitors to step into a galaxy built entirely from LEGO bricks, where generations can share in the wonder of Star Wars.’
Quotes attributable to Ryan McNaught (Brickman):
‘Building the Star Wars galaxy from LEGO bricks has been a dream project, and I couldn’t be prouder of what we’ve created. LEGO® Star Wars: The Exhibition takes some of the most iconic moments from the beloved saga and reimagines them at a scale that’s never been done before.’
‘The detail, the size and the sheer number of bricks used to make this exhibition is something truly special. Whether you’re a lifelong Star Wars fan or just love to build, it’s an experience that everyone can enjoy.’
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Key facts about LEGO® Star Wars: The Exhibition
- The exhibition will involve over 25,000 hours of LEGO building.
- Over eight million LEGO bricks will be used in its creation - if you were to stack all the bricks together in a tower it would be over 7.68 kilometres tall!
- This exhibit will make its world premiere in Victoria, Australia - and at launch will be the first and only LEGO Star Wars exhibition in existence.
- The exhibition will feature the largest-known collection of life-sized LEGO Star Wars models ever created.
- Proudly made in Melbourne by Melburnians.
About Museums Victoria
Museums Victoria, Australia's largest museum organisation, includes Melbourne Museum, the Immigration Museum, Scienceworks, IMAX Melbourne, a leading museum-based research institute, and the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Royal Exhibition Building. Each year, our museums welcome more than 3.7 million visitors on-site, while our digital platforms and outreach programs connect with over 10 million people monthly. As the largest provider of education programs outside the public school system in Victoria, we are at the forefront of play-based, hands-on learning, especially in early childhood education and STEM literacy. Museums Victoria is a pillar of Victoria's cultural life and a dynamic force in the creative industries and visitor economy, sparking curiosity and inspiring action for a sustainable future.
About Ryan McNaught, aka 'Brickman'
Ryan 'Brickman' McNaught is one of the world's leading LEGO brick artists and the only LEGO Certified Professional in the southern hemisphere. Ryan is the judge and LEGO expert on Australia's award-winning TV show, LEGO Masters Australia, which just completed its 6th season - Australia vs The World. Ryan and his highly skilled team have built some of the largest and most detailed LEGO brick models in the world. With an incredible portfolio of work, globally touring exhibitions and hundreds of models in museums, galleries, LEGO Stores and shopping locations worldwide; there really isn't anything the team can't make out of LEGO bricks.
About Disney Consumer Products
Disney Consumer Products (DCP) is the division of Disney Experiences that brings beloved brands and franchises into the daily lives of families and fans through products - from toys to t-shirts, apps, books, console games and more - and experiences that can be found around the world, including on the Disney Store e-commerce platform and at Disney Parks, local and international retailers, as well as Disney store locations globally. The business is home to world-class teams of product, licensing and retail experts, artists and storytellers, and technologists who inspire imaginations around the world.
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