KEY moments in history created using Lego bricks go on display at the National Museum of Flight this weekend.
Brick History takes visitors on a journey back in time and shows pivotal moments in global history using tiny plastic blocks.
The 30 models show everything from the Big Bang to the discovery of DNA.
Thousands of bricks have been used to craft scenes that also include the extinction of the dinosaurs, the invention of the wheel, the creation of China’s Terracotta Army and the arrival of the Vikings.
The birth of the Industrial Revolution and the women’s suffrage movement are also depicted, along with more recent events, including the inauguration of US President, Barack Obama.
Steve McLean, general manager of the museum at East Fortune, said: “Through the creation of displays using hugely-popular Lego bricks, Brick History offers a unique way for families to learn about key moments and people in history.
“Our associated activity programme also enables children to use their skills and imagination to build their own one-off pieces and to have fun searching for Lego minifigures and exploring the rest of our museum.
“We’re greatly looking forward to welcoming Lego-lovers young and old to the attraction in the coming weeks.”
All of the displays have been created by Edinburgh-based Lego experts Warren and Teresa Elsmore.
Brick History will be accompanied by a minifigure hunt plus a series of special Lego events including a Big Build Weekend on August 26 and 27 where visitors can help to construct a three-metre Saturn V rocket and create their own temporary displays with Lego, Duplo and Soft Bricks.
Brick Sundays on September 3, 10 and 17 offer visitors the chance to build models on a particular theme and participate in a speed build challenge, while a Relaxed Morning on September 10 offers pre-bookable, noise-reduced sessions with staff assistance to support visitor participation.
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There will be further Lego-building opportunities during two Half Term Bricks sessions on October 14-15 and 21-22.
Brick History and its associated events are free with admission to the Museum, which has lots for visitors to discover including iconic aircraft such as a Red Arrows Hawk and Scotland’s Concorde.
For more information, go to nms.ac.uk/flight
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