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Building Brick Wonders

The National Museum of Flight in East Lothian is taking visitors around the world with LEGO bricks

Stephanie Kerr, Programmes Advisor at People's Postcode Lottery, at the National Museum of Flight

While foreign holidays remain uncertain this summer, the National Museum of Flight in East Lothian is getting ready to let visitors explore the wonders of the world without leaving the tarmac.

Running until 27th June, Brick Wonders offers the unique chance to explore ancient, modern and natural wonders of the world - made entirely out of LEGO bricks.

From the Hanging Gardens of Babylon to the Hoover Dam and even the Great Barrier Reef, the display is built with half a million individual LEGO bricks.

The National Museum of Flight is part of National Museums Scotland, which is supported by players of People's Postcode Lottery. The Brick Wonders exhibition has been designed and built by Edinburgh-based artist in LEGO bricks, Warren Elsmore, and has toured museums and galleries throughout Europe.

LEGO Concorde

Central to the display is a six-metre long Concorde, built from LEGO bricks and situated beneath the wings of Scotland's very own Concorde.

A LEGO mini-figure trail will lead visitors around the Museum, where they can find inspiration for their own LEGO brick wonders they can build at home.

Steve McLean, General Manager at the National Museum of Flight, said, "Since so many of us have been at home over the last 12 months, we wanted to welcome visitors back to the National Museum of Flight with a taste of global travel without having to board a plane. Whether you are a culture vulture, or simply love LEGO, this display gives you the chance to explore the wonders of the world in miniature. Following lockdown we're excited to be re-opening our doors, and I can't think of a better way to welcome people back than with Brick Wonders."

Stephanie Kerr, Programmes Advisor at People's Postcode Lottery, added, "We are delighted the National Museum of Flight is able to re-open for the first time in 2021, and that families will have the opportunity to explore the Museum once again.

"As we all look forward to brighter times ahead, we are happy to know that players of People's Postcode Lottery have supported the new Brick Wonders display, which offers visitors the opportunity to explore the wonders of the world from East Fortune."

Historic Aircraft

Located at East Fortune Airfield in East Lothian, the National Museum of Flight boasts a range of historic aircraft, from Concorde to a Second World War Spitfire. The National Museum of Flight is open seven days a week between 10am and 5pm.

In line with Scottish Government guidelines, a range of measures have been put in place to ensure the safety of visitors and staff. This includes pre-booked timed entry, face coverings, enhanced cleaning, sneeze screens, hand-sanitising stations and one-way routes.

National Museums Scotland has been awarded the UK-wide, industry standard "We're Good To Go" accreditation. This means the museums have followed Government and public health guidelines, have carried out COVID-19 risk assessments and have the appropriate processes in place.

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