LEGO® Art Display and Whānau Fun Day at Te Papa Tongarewa

Schedule

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 02:00 pm

UTC+12:00
Location

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa | Wellington, WG

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We’re excited to once again bring you the LEGO® Art Display & Whānau Fun Day at Te Papa Tongarewa these school holidays!
Come and explore incredible artworks created entirely from LEGO® by neurodivergent tamariki from across the Wellington region. This special event celebrates creativity, imagination, and the unique talents of our young artists.
Over the two-day event you can also enjoy:
-LEGO® free-build activities
-Speed build competitions with LEGO® spot prizes
-A dedicated quiet hour for those who would benefit from a lower-sensory environment
Whether you’re a LEGO® enthusiast, looking for a fun whānau outing, or wanting to support our amazing young artists, we’d love to see you there!
📅 Event Schedule
DAY 1 — 17 July
10.00am: LEGO® Art Display and free-build open to the public
Throughout the day: LEGO® free-build available
DAY 2 — 18 July
9.00am: Quiet Hour
A low-sensory session for visitors to enjoy the LEGO® artworks and free-build activities in a calmer environment (wider Te Papa exhibitions remain closed)
10.00am: Art Display and free-build reopen to the public
11.00am–1.00pm: LEGO® Speed Builds with spot prizes
Hosted by Chris Lam Sam
2.00pm: Event closes
We can’t wait to welcome you for two days of creativity, connection, and LEGO® fun!
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Where is it happening?

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, Red Gates te Papa, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand, Wellington

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