Bendigo LEGO exhibition breaks records as families drive three hours to see it
A record-breaking LEGO exhibition in Bendigo drew families from across Victoria before closing November 29.
Bendigo's Discovery Centre had its best year hosting Curiosity: Building Breakthroughs in Lego Bricks. Families travelled across Victoria to see it.
One family woke at 6am and drove three hours to attend. This family wanted to see a workshop by Ryan 'Brickman' McNaught.
Kids were so engaged they cried when asked to leave for ice-cream. Many visitors bought memberships to return later.
When the exhibition closes November 29, it moves to South Australia. But Bendigo Golden Brick will stay open.
It's a new LEGO store nearby. They will run group building, volunteering and events to keep the community together.
- 3 hours
- Visiting family's drive
- 6am
- Early wake time
- November 29
- Exhibition closing date
- Ryan 'Brickman' McNaught
- Builder presenting
Why it mattersThis touring show brought more visitors to the town. It shows how a good event can turn visitors into loyal members.
AustraliaBendigo's tourism got a major boost during a period when its art gallery was closed, and the local LEGO store is growing as part of a real community forming around the hobby.
