Exploring 13.8 Billion Years of History Through Play
Finding ways to make education genuinely engaging for the whole family can often be a challenge, especially when trying to step away from digital screens. The Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi is offering a highly creative solution by hosting the LEGO® SHOWS Natural Brickstory, a world-first, limited-time exhibition. This interactive experience is specifically designed to let visitors explore 13.8 billion years of natural history through hands-on play and discovery. By seamlessly combining traditional brick building with the museum’s extraordinary scientific specimens, it transforms complex scientific concepts into an accessible, highly engaging journey for curious minds of all ages.
The exhibition is structured around a series of collaborative builds across several themed zones inspired by wildlife, the cosmos, and the history of Earth. Visitors are encouraged to build, experiment, and uncover the wonders of the natural world together through dedicated trails and workshops.
Adding a layer of excitement to the event, the museum is bringing the community together for an official Guinness World Records™ attempt. Participants will help create a massive record-breaking LEGO® build inspired by the Stegotetrabelodon emiratus, a fascinating four-tusked elephant from Abu Dhabi’s Late Miocene period whose name directly honors the Emirates.
Museum leadership emphasizes that putting play and imagination at the absolute center of the visitor experience is a fundamental way to fuel curiosity and nurture creativity. By blending the universal appeal of brick building with rich scientific narratives, the exhibition aims to build a strong foundation for the next generation of scientists and stewards of the natural world, allowing both first-time visitors and dedicated LEGO® enthusiasts to see familiar places through a completely new lens.
For families looking to make a full day out of the visit, the broader museum galleries, immersive experiences, dining, and retail options round out the adventure. The Natural Brickstory exhibition welcomes visitors daily from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM on weekdays, with extended opening hours stretching until 8:30 PM on weekends. Tickets and additional details can be accessed through the museum’s official website at nhmad.ae.