Mini models will be on display at museum
From tiny castles to ships and volcanoes, LEGO enthusiasts will be able to pour over the intricacies of some miniature works of art.
Staff at Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery are busy making the final preparations for the arrival of LEGO: Brick History in February.
Opening on February 9, the exhibition will take visitors on a journey through pivotal moments in world history, modelled in Lego® bricks.
Experience historical moments and periods from Mozart to Martin Luther King, scientific discoveries from the Big Bang to DNA and recent history from mobile phones to the moon landings.
The exhibition will feature the work of modeller extraordinaire Warren Ellsmore whose LEGO creations were featured in a previous exhibition in 2015.
Lezley Picton, Shropshire Council’s Cabinet member for culture and leisure, said: “LEGO was a hugely popular exhibition when it visited in 2015 with over 14,000 people visiting the museum during its five week stay, so it’s fantastic that it is returning.
“Brick History has something that people of all ages can enjoy. Young and old will have an affinity with LEGO bricks, whether it be those who enjoy building with them now, or those who have fond memories of building the most epic of models back in the day. I can’t wait for this incredibly exciting exhibition to open.”
Warren Ellsmore, creator of Brick History, said: “We’re all very excited here to be coming back to Shrewsbury after the success of Brick City. Brick History is one of our brand new exhibitions and has proved to be hugely popular since it opened in Newcastle just last year. Trying to reflect the whole history of the world in LEGO bricks was a challenge, especially as we decided to focus on perhaps some of lesser known heroes and landmarks of the past – some of which are still very close to Shrewsbury.”
The exhibition runs until April 15.
