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.
WED 29 MAY – SUN 13 OCT 2024
RELICS: A New World Rises is an immersive new exhibition by Australian LEGO® Masters Jackson Harvey and Alex Towler that explores an imagined future where LEGO® minifigure civilisations have evolved, and now thrive, in discarded vintage treasures.
Set in a time long after humanity’s reign, RELICS: A New World Rises tells the story of a world where LEGO® minifigures have risen from the debris of our civilisation to build their own intricate worlds in forgotten artefacts, each one inspired by the object they now call home.
RELICS: A New World Rises invites audiences young and old alike on a journey of discovery, where stories of humanity are built through objects of play and nostalgia. Combining forgotten human objects with intricate LEGO® creations, RELICS prompts an examination of our world through storytelling and play.
RELICS: A New World Rises is dedicated to being an accessible and enjoyable experience for visitors. The RELICS experience consists of visual and auditory components, as well as a hands-on, build-your-own activity space.
All audio-visual components have been captioned and an Audio Description Tour designed for people who are blind or visually impaired. You can access the Audio Description Tour files on your own device via QR code during your visit or directly here.
The exhibition is accessible for visitors with wheelchairs, strollers, and prams.
Quiet Hours will be available for booking soon. Sign up to our What's On e-newsletter to be notified when sessions go on sale.
Please note some displays have flashing lights. A warning is present on entry into the exhibition.
Paid assistants can obtain complimentary tickets to paid exhibitions, events, and programmes they are attending with the ticket holder. To make a booking for you and your paid assistant please contact the Auckland Museum Bookings Office +64 9 306 7048 or request your complimentary ticket at any ticket desk at the Museum on arrival.
For more information about planning your visit, see our access page here.