There’s still time for Star Wars™ and LEGO® fans to immerse themselves in this world-first exhibition at Melbourne Museum, and discover two of the world’s most beloved brands like you’ve never seen before.
This extraordinary experience was created by Ryan ‘Brickman’ McNaught – the only LEGO-certified professional in the southern hemisphere – and it is also the largest collection of life-sized LEGO Star Wars models ever assembled.
But the exhibition will close on January 26, so make sure you don’t miss out!
With over eight million LEGO bricks (what?) 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. Immerse yourself in a world of epic space battles, giant spaceships and beautiful landscapes from a galaxy far, far away.
“Building the Star Wars galaxy from LEGO bricks has been a dream project, and I couldn’t be prouder of what we’ve created,” says Ryan.
“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!”
Visitors will have plenty of opportunities to put their LEGO skills to the test, with six hands-on build activities. Help build large-scale Star Wars LEGO landscapes, make your own lightsaber out of LEGO bricks, and even take part in interactive digital activities inspired by epic space battles.
Visitors can even see their builds digitally come to life, as they choose their allegiance and face off against their friends. Will you side with the Jedis, or embrace your inner Sith Lord?
There are interactive elements and engaging experiences for fans of all ages. Build, battle and explore the galaxy – only at Melbourne Museum.
Darth Vader vs Luke Skywalker
Depicting one of the most iconic battles in cinematic history, the life-sized replica of the duel between Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker in The Empire Strikes Back is one of the centrepieces of the exhibition.
Each character was built independently, with poses designed to fit together. Darth Vader is made up of 41,443 bricks and took 212 hours to build, while Luke is made up of 29,171 bricks and also took 212 hours to build. Amazingly, Darth Vader is almost 2 metres tall.
“A first for us in a model of this scale was the three-point ball joint connection for Luke’s holster. This intricate design demanded careful planning, especially when attaching the second joint, as it had the most potential for movement. Through the strategic use of plates, tiles, and brackets, we were able to achieve perfect alignment,” says Ryan.
The lightsabres were designed separately as well, and then added to the models, with wiring to connect the LEDs that light up their blades. When it comes to LEGO Star Wars, it doesn’t get better than this.
Adults-only after hours sessions
Join Melbourne Museum once a month for an adults-only night, complete with fascinating talks, behind-the-scenes tours and fun activities. Add LEGO® Star Wars: The Exhibition to your Nocturnal: Museum After Dark ticket for a rare opportunity to see this amazing exhibition after hours.
No matter when you choose to visit, this exhibition promises to amaze. Lynley Crosswell, Chief Executive Officer and Director at Museums Victoria, encourages anyone visiting Melbourne to come along.
“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 the wonder of Star Wars,” she says.
To find out more and book your tickets to this amazing experience, head to the Museums Victoria website here. The exhibition closes on January 26, so get your tickets now!
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