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Indianapolis, IN
April 6, 2009
Indianapolis Museum Exhibits LEGO: Castle Adventure
Hear ye, hear ye, calling builders of all ages... join The Children’s Museum of
Indianapolis as they debut the opening of LEGO Castle Adventure. The new
traveling museum exhibit begins at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis and
will visit 12 major markets in North America through 2013, reaching more than 2
million children and families.
In LEGO Castle Adventure, children and families are transported to a LEGO
kingdom where they too can become master castle builders, using one of the
greatest building materials of all time - LEGO bricks!
“We are thrilled to partner with the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis with this
new hands-on, minds-on showcase of castles,” said Soren Torp Laursen, president
LEGO Systems, Inc. “We hope that this exhibit will not only inspire learning and
creativity, but also unleash the inner creator and builder.”
“LEGO Castle Adventure is an extraordinary opportunity for families to make
cross-generational connections. Adult fans of LEGO bricks can share their ideas
and memories with their children and grandchildren,” said Dr. Jeffrey H.
Patchen, president and CEO of The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis.
Visitors to this exhibit will be immersed in castle-life through experiences
designed specifically for children and families. Enter the LEGO kingdom’s royal
castle to sit in their majesties’ thrones and view the royal family’s portrait -
made out of LEGO bricks - and LEGO suit of armor. View the king’s secret
treasure room filled with LEGO jewels.
Even the youngest of builders will enjoy putting together their own LEGO castle
creation. LEGO models of real-world castles Blarney, Arundel and Neuschwanstein
offer insights about how castles were planned and built. Age-appropriate build
areas for Apprentice Builders (toddlers), Journeymen Builders (ages 3-6) and
Master Builders (ages 7 and older) allow children to use their newfound
knowledge to create their own unique structures.
After visiting the throne room, tour the castle grounds and learn about
day-to-day castle life. Children and families are able to dress up as princes,
princesses, knights or dragons; build a LEGO brick topiary; or climb a lookout
tower. Children are invited to don suspender-style horses to play in a safe
“jousting field” with foam-rubber lances and soft targets set up on the field.
And of course, no trip to a castle would be complete without meeting the
resident LEGO dragon, but don’t worry, she doesn’t bite!
Once you have learned what it takes to plan and construct a proper home for your
king and queen, test out your castle’s defenses with what else...a Catapult.
Using a 3-D computer program and real-world catapult, virtually build and test
your castle walls and learn through trial and error the most durable way to
build your defenses.
LEGO Castle Adventure is open through May 3, 2009. Castles might belong more to
the middle ages, but the skills of planning, imagination and fun learned in a
trip through LEGO Castle Adventure are valuable to every age! --
childrensmuseum.org
http://www.huliq.com/13/79367/indianapolis-museum-exhibits-lego-castle-adventure
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