RVA's Special Exhibits: Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO Bricks

The Science Museum of Virginia has a brand new exhibit: Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO Bricks!

Open now, you and your family can learn about science, technology, engineering and math with one of the most popular toys -- LEGO bricks. This must-see exhibit for LEGO enthusiasts includes 20 scaled replicas of iconic skyscrapers from around the globe... plus 200,000 loose LEGOS for you to play and create your own masterpiece. There's even a LEGO DUPLO building area for little kids!

The best part? Admission into this exhibit is included in your daily ticket and membership, so you don't have to purchase or reserve an extra ticket to experience it!

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Everything YOU need to know about Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO Bricks:

Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO Bricks is a hands-on exhibit. You can get inspiration from famous skyscrapers like Australia's Q1 and Philadelphia's Comcast Technology Center while you play, build and create with LEGOs throughout the Anna L. and T. Fleetwood Garner Gallery.

When you enter the exhibit, you'll immediately see the LEGO DUPLO area, iconic skyscrapers and a building area for LEGO enthusiasts of all ages.

As you move through the exhibit, you will see a total of 20 scaled replicas of skyscrapers from North America, Asia and Australia. There are also plenty of building stations throughout the exhibit for you to design and build your own skyscraper. You even have the opportunity to display your own masterpiece!

Stats on some of the Skyscrapers made of LEGOS:

1. The replica of Hong Kong's International Commerce Centre took 122 hours to build and used 21,200 bricks!

2. The replica of Singapore's Marina Bay Sands took 155 hours to build and used 26,400 bricks!

3. The replica of Malaysia's Petronas Twin Towers took 360 hours to build and used 82,200 bricks!

4. The replica of Georgia's Bank of America Plaza took 111 hours to build and used 37,975 bricks.

5. Philadelphia's Comcast Technology Center took 62 hours to build and used 22,500 bricks!

   
   

   Learn more about the other 15 scaled replicas at Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO Bricks .

Where is The Science Museum of Virginia?

The museum's address is 2500 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23220.

You can find free parking in the parking deck between The Children's Museum of Richmond and The Science Museum of Virginia.

When is The Science Museum of Virginia open?

The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 9:30am to 5pm.

Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO® Bricks is on display February 1–August 24, 2025.

How much does it cost to visit The Science Museum of Virginia?

It costs $17.50 per adult (13-59), $14.50 per senior (60+), $14.50 per youth (6-12 years old), and $10 per preschooler (3-5 years old) to visit daily. Children 2 years old and younger can visit for free.

Teachers can visit the museum for free with their teacher ID.

The Science Museum of Virginia also participates in Museums for All. This means the Science Museum offers a discounted daily admission  & reduced-rate membership for limited-resource families. Present your Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card at the front desk to qualify for this program.The Museums for All daily admission cost is $1 or $2, and for $25, two adults and all children under 18 in the household can visit for one year.

If you are interested in a membership, check here for more details!

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Here are things to do at the Science Museum of Virginia with kids under 7.

I've been bringing my children to this museum since they were babies, and there's so many things to see and do with them here. The entire museum is stroller friendly, so it's easy to bring little ones here.

LightPlace: This section of the museum is designed specifically for children 5 and younger. LightPlace filled with preschool-sized hands-on activities like the oversized Lite Bright, puzzles, building blocks, and a climbing area. It has floor-to-ceiling windows, so the room is filled with light and views of the trains. There is also an area just for children 18 months and younger, so even the smallest explorers can crawl to sensory experiences!

The Speed Exhibit: This exhibit has over 50 stations for you to learn about motion and time! You can race an Olympic athlete (or dinosaur), practice throwing like a baseball player, feel hurricane force winds or challenge a robot in air hockey.

The Outside Exhibits: You will find restored train cars outside, a giant chess board and a submarine. You can see this area from LightPlace, too.

Can I bring food and water into the museum?

Yes! You can bring in snacks and water to the museum, and there are designated eating areas in the museums. You'll also cafe with seating that sells coffee, snacks, box lunch items, chips, etc. The gift shop has bottled drinks, candy and snacks. Outside The Dome, the theater, you can purchase fresh popcorn, drinks and candy -- this is our favorite place to grab snacks!

Is the museum stroller friendly?

Yes! The entire museum is ADA accessible. You will find both stairs and elevators around the property.

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