Lego exhibition comes to Hamilton

Brickman Wonders of the World is coming to Hamilton with lots of activities for Lego fanatics of all ages. Photo / Supplied

Ever dreamed of visiting the Empire State Building, Arc De Triomphe, Big Ben and other world-famous landmarks?

Thanks to Ryan 'The Brickman' McNaught, Hamiltonians can explore a world of epic Lego masterpieces and learn about some of mankind's most amazing achievements from all over the globe in the fully interactive, educational experience that is Brickman Wonders of the World.

This popular event comes to Hamilton following a two-month run at Te Papa in Wellington, where more than 100,000 Lego lovers visited.

"It was incredible to have so many people," Mr McNaught says. "I can't wait to bring the party to Hamilton. It's going to be awesome!"

Opening at Claudelands on Saturday March 3 and running until Sunday March 25, the exhibition boasts 50 models, taking visitors on a hands-on, educational journey through history.

Kids and adults will come face-to-face with Lego versions of world famous landmarks including a giant Lego Arc de Triomphe, Lego Empire State Building with King Kong, Lego Big Ben, a Lego Leaning Tower of Pisa and even a Lego version of Michelangelo's Statue of David.

"This exhibition is a collection of my most ambitious works, every model is brand new and infinitely more detailed than anything I've ever created," said Mr McNaught.

Melbourne born and raised, McNaught is the only Lego certified professional in the Southern Hemisphere and one of only 14 in the world.

Wonders of the World took him and his expert Brickman team 4944 hours and over seven tonnes of Lego bricks to build.

Mr McNaught will also be enlisting the building skills of the public to help with some of the model making.

"The exhibition is super interactive with lots of activities for Lego fanatics of all ages to get involved in," he says.

"Brickies will have the chance to build a statue of themselves next to the mighty Statue of David and they can also help me build some creations to go around the Coral Reef.

Brickman Wonders of the World, from March 3-25 at Claudelands. Open Thursdays to Sundays only. Tickets: Ticketek.co.nz