Top 5 things to see at Brickman Cities: Build the Future at Queensland Museum Tropics

No need to hop on a plane or find your passport! You can now see five iconic cities at Queensland Museum Tropics, Townsville made entirely of LEGO® bricks in Brickman Cities. We’ve pulled together a list of the top five things not to miss on your next visit!

1. Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo

The Shibuya Crossing is known to be the busiest crossing in the world. As many as 2,500 people cross the street at the same time. The crossing took 141 hours to build and is made with 23,851 LEGO® bricks.

2. Burj Khalifa, Dubai

Ever wanted to see the biggest building in the entire world? Standing next to the other incredible buildings in Dubai, the Burj Khalifa exudes luxury and architectural marvel. Situated between the beach and the city, see how people live in Dubai in this masterpiece made of 20,000 LEGO® bricks!

3. Lower Manhattan, New York City

See the whole skyline of Lower Manhattan and stay for the light show! There’s a tiny surprise waiting to be discovered amidst the gleaming white buildings… can you spot the one lonesome red LEGO® brick?

4. The Gherkin, London

The Gherkin has become an icon of the modern city skyline of London. Taking The Brickman team 126 hours to build, its unique shape and colours make it a must-see in Brickman Cities.

5. LEGO® CITY Fire Stations through the decades

Walk along historic LEGO® fire stations inside the exhibition. The oldest one, from 1978, was limited edition and only sold throughout Europe. See the value of these prized sets and how LEGO® sets have evolved over the decades!

Brickman Cities: Build the Future is now open at Queensland Museum Tropics, Townsville until 27 October 2024.

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