The Art of the Brick
Named one of CNN's Top Ten "Global Must-See Exhibitions," The Art of the Brick exhibit by artist Nathan Sawaya takes LEGO® bricks from child's toy to sophisticated art form and beyond.
The Giant Heart and Electricity exhibits are closed to prepare for an all-new exhibit on the human body featuring the iconic Giant Heart, opening in November.
Saturday, May 25
Plan a visit this Memorial Day Weekend and immerse yourself in special activities and programming from local partners on Saturday, May 25.
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Museum Closures: The Giant Heart, Electricity, and Train Factory exhibits are closed to prepare for two new exhibits opening in November: the Hamilton Collections Gallery surrounding the Baldwin Locomotive 60,000 and an all-new exhibit on the human body featuring the iconic Giant Heart.
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