LEGO®-inspired 'blocks-buster' lands at the Australian Museum this winter

  • Published
    27 May 2025
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Sydney, Tuesday, 27 May – The Australian Museum (AM) announced today that its next major exhibition will be the futuristic and eclectic LEGO® inspired RELICS: A New World Rises, with the ticket waitlist opening today for visitors to secure first-in-line access to tickets before the exhibition opens on 16 August.

Combined with the AM’s school holiday program of STEM-inspired fun and festivities; a new AM Environmental Film Festival; plus, the inspiring annual Talbot Oration, the AM will help spark imaginations of all ages this winter.

RELICS exhibition featuring Studz Diner. Discover LEGO® worlds thriving within treasured objects from the past.
RELICS exhibition featuring Studz Diner. Discover LEGO® worlds thriving within treasured objects from the past. Image: Supplied
© RELICS

Australian Museum Director and CEO, Kim McKay AO said RELICS would share an intriguingly crafted LEGO® world, filled with madcap Minifigure adventures, alongside a meaningful message about sustainability.

"By partnering with the creative minds of Jackson Harvey and Alex Towler, former Channel 9 LEGO® Masters champions, we're inviting visitors to enjoy an immersive experience that offers a balance between sustainability and playful and imaginative ideas. This exhibition is filled with informative and transformative storytelling for all ages," Kim McKay said.

Discover LEGO® worlds thriving within treasured objects from the past at RELICS.
Discover LEGO® worlds thriving within treasured objects from the past at RELICS. Image: Supplied
© RELICS
Discover LEGO® worlds thriving within treasured objects from the past at RELICS.
Discover LEGO® worlds thriving within treasured objects from the past at RELICS. Image: Supplied
© RELICS
RELICS A New World Rises exhibition featuring Studz Diner. Discover LEGO® worlds thriving within treasured objects from the past.
RELICS exhibition featuring Studz Diner. Discover LEGO® worlds thriving within treasured objects from the past. Image: Supplied
© RELICS
RELICS A New World Rises exhibition featuring the Cosmic Arcade. Discover LEGO® worlds thriving within treasured objects from the past.
RELICS, A New World Rises exhibition featuring the Cosmic Arcade. Discover LEGO® worlds thriving within treasured objects from the past. Image: Supplied
© RELICS

The AM also offers free exhibitions across the winter season, including the newly opened Tails from the Coasts: Nature Stories of Singapore which features 36 stunning artworks from the much-prized William Farquhar Collection of Natural History Drawings, on loan from the National Museum of Singapore. Also on show is the award-winning digital installation, The Birds of Australia: John and Elizabeth Gould, an interactive storytelling cube, which brings to life the iconic bird illustrations of John and Elizabeth Gould together with First Nations storytelling.

Flying Squirrel, William Farquhar Collection of natural history drawings from National Museum of Singapore.
Flying Squirrel, William Farquhar Collection of natural history drawings from National Museum of Singapore. Image: National Museum of Singapore. Donated by Mr. G. K. Goh
© Public Domain

The sixth annual Talbot Oration, on 4 June, sees Matt Kean, Chair of the Climate Commission, take centre stage to share a keynote on his bold vision on how climate action will shape a brighter vision for Australia. The following weekend, the AM will also premier its first Environmental Film Festival, filled with impactful and inspiring independent films for audiences.

“The Australian Museum is also a centre for natural science research and innovation. During the winter months, we celebrate the impact of Australian scientific excellence through the prestigious 35th Eureka Prizes event, and the always-over-subscribed Sydney Science Trail – a collaboration with the Botanic Gardens of Sydney. These community events remind us of the importance and impact of STEM,” Ms McKay said.

Matt Kean, Chair of The Climate Change Authority, named as the 2025 Talbot Oration speaker.
Matt Kean, Chair of The Climate Change Authority, named as the 2025 Talbot Oration speaker. Image: Supplied
© Matt Kean

During the upcoming June/July school holidays, visitors must book for the ever-popular Scientist for the Day workshops, which sees the Australian Museum Research Institute scientists sharing their work in engaging activities and behind the scenes fun for young people. Also on offer, the Bird Illustration Workshop offers teens and tweens an opportunity to explore art and feathered friends, while the STEM Together workshop bring young people and their parents, grandparents or carers, together for a fun science challenge.

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RELICS is proudly supported by Hotel Partner, Pullman Sydney Hyde Park.

LEGO® is a trademark of The LEGO® Group which does not sponsor, authorise or endorse this exhibition.

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About the Winter at the AM program

  1. RELICS: A New World Rises
  2. Tails from the Coasts
  3. The Birds of Australia: John and Elizabeth Gould
  4. Talbot Oration
  5. Austrralian Museum Eureka Prizes
  6. Environmental Film Festival
  7. Sydney Science Trail
  8. School Holidays

About the Australian Museum

The Australian Museum (AM) was founded in 1827 and is the nation’s first museum. It is internationally recognised as a natural science and culture institution focused on Australia and the Pacific. As custodian of more than 22 million objects and specimens, the AM is uniquely positioned to provide a greater understanding of the region through its scientific research, exhibitions, and public and education programs. Through the Australian Museum Research Institute (AMRI), the AM also plays a leading role in conserving Australia’s biodiversity through understanding the environmental impacts of climate change, potential bio-security threats and invasive species. Visit Australian Museum for more information.

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