RELICS: A New World Rises

The year is 2130. Humans have long abandoned planet Earth after mass-consumption led to an exhaustion of all its natural resources. The world is slowly recovering and showing signs of new life. A series of discarded objects are blossoming with LEGO® civilisations; each one inspired by the relic they now call home. RELICS: A New World Rises explores an imagined future, one that might not be as far removed from reality as we think.

RELICS: A New World Rises is an immersive experience that’s equal parts nostalgic and thought-provoking, where vintage objects and LEGO® brick creations tell tales of a possible future. Created by LEGO® Masters winners, Jackson Harvey and Alex Towler, RELICS inspires curiosity for all ages and invites you to explore artistic intricacy and story-telling in an extraordinary way.

Discover intricate LEGO® brick civilisations thriving inside treasured objects from our past. Within each relic, the LEGO® civilisation has adapted to the distinctive character of the artefact it inhabits. A vintage refrigerator becomes a cryogenic health resort, a typewriter transforms into a newspaper headquarters, and a Volkswagen Beetle houses an energy revolution, each with hundreds of hidden stories waiting to be uncovered.

Exhibition Highlights:

• 12 immersive displays combining vintage objects with intricate worlds built from LEGO® bricks
• Created by LEGO® Masters winners Jackson Harvey and Alex Towler
• Layered storytelling that rewards curious minds of all ages with details and discoveries
• Interactive build area where you can create and display your own model using LEGO® bricks
• Scavenger hunts with different versions for children and adults
• Audio guide: Download the free accessible audio description guide to your device before arriving and remember to bring your own headphones for the best listening experience

Opening Day: 28 March 9.30- 2pm 
Meet the creators: Jackson Harvey and Alex Towler (11.30am- 12.30pm)
Story Space, Ground Floor, Children’s Library
Hear what inspired RELICS and how this exhibition came to life
Free – bookings essential.

Youth Weeks guided tours: 17 April 2pm- 4pm 
YAM Young Creatives will be leading special Youth Tours designed by young people, for young people
Get behind‑the‑scenes insights hear what inspired the RELICS creators and take part in a scavenger hunt
Free – bookings essential. More info