Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi will open Natural Brickstory on August 21, a limited-time exhibition exploring 13.8 billion years of natural history through LEGO brick building and interactive activities.
The exhibition combines hands-on LEGO builds with the museum’s specimens and scientific stories, offering activities for visitors of different ages.
The experience will feature collaborative building activities across themed zones focused on Earth’s history, wildlife and the cosmos.
Visitors will be able to explore natural history concepts through building, experimentation and discovery, while trails and workshops will provide additional activities throughout the exhibition.
The exhibition will complement the museum’s permanent galleries, which feature scientific specimens, immersive experiences, dining and retail facilities.
Natural Brickstory will run for a limited time, opening daily from 10am to 6:30pm on weekdays and until 8:30pm on weekends.
Dr Peter Kjærgaard, Director of Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, said: “Play is fundamental to learning and discovery. It sparks curiosity, fuels imagination, and nurtures creativity - the very qualities that drive scientific exploration. Through our collaboration with LEGO SHOWS Natural Brickstory, we are putting play, creativity, and imagination at the heart of the visitor experience. We are building a strong foundation for the next generation of scientists and stewards of our natural world.”
Alia AlHammadi, Acting Partnership and Commercial Department
Director at Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, said: “The most impactful
partnerships are those that inspire people to see familiar places through a new
lens. Through LEGO SHOWS, we are inviting everyone, from first-time visitors to
dedicated LEGO enthusiasts, to experience the museum in an entirely new way.
Natural Brickstory seamlessly blends the universal appeal of LEGO creativity
with the museum’s rich scientific narratives, creating an immersive journey
that extends throughout our galleries and sparks curiosity, imagination, and
discovery for visitors of all ages.” -TradeArabia News Service