Bricks of Olympus – Our Lego Exhibition for the ages!

A Touring Exhibition for Museums

A family‑friendly exhibition that blends ancient history, engineering, and storytelling with the universal appeal of LEGO®.

Exhibition Overview

BRICKS OF OLYMPUS brings ancient cultures, myths, and technology to life through imaginative LEGO® models. Designed to engage families, school groups, and intergenerational audiences, the exhibition offers a combination of visual spectacle, educational value, and broad public appeal.

It has been created by LEGO Masters NZ Season 1 winner Jake Roos and runner-up Emily Fryer working for the Teece Museum of Classical Antiquities in Christchurch, where it is being exhibited from 15 January to 19 April 2026.

The Press, 26 Jan 2026: Lego people hoist ancient artefacts in possible ‘world first’

Featuring:

The LEGO® Mechanical Theatre – Homer’s Odyssey

A fully automatic theatre inspired by ancient automata.

It performs seven animated scenes retelling The Odyssey using:

Moving LEGO® figures and scenery
Animated statues to narrate the story
Lighting and sound effects
A dramatic story featuring gods, monsters, storms, and shipwrecks

Six Simple Machines – Illustrated Through LEGO®

Static models that portray the six simple machines in dynamic action:

The lever
The wheel and axle
The pulley
The wedge
The ramp
The screw

Each activation uses LEGO® minifigures to show how the machines work with humour and drama. Designed to incorporate real artifacts from your museum’s collection.