What to say about LEGO? Almost every Dutch person grew up with LEGO. So it’s no wonder that there is a special Lego Store in most big cities in the Netherlands. Be like the Dutch and step into the extraordinary world of LEGO, where imagination knows no bounds and every brick tells a story of adventure and creativity.
Lego World Jaarbeurs Utrecht
Hee Lego lover, put this date on your agenda! From 23 t/m 29 October 2024 once again LEGO World is organized at Jaarbeurs Utrecht, how great is that?
Stay a night or a couple of nights in the Bastion Hotel near Lego World, this is a great Lego-minded hotel.
➔ READ MORE – Lego World Jaarbeurs Utrecht / Bastion Hotel Utrecht
➔ READ MORE – LEGO World Festival Jaarbeurs Utrecht, 21 edition, from 23 till 29 October 2024
Lego Exhibits at Museums and Art houses
Regularly there are exhibitions showing Lego art in Dutch museums. For example, Ai Wei Wei’s exhibition at the Kunsthal. Artist Ai Wei Wei uses Lego to make political statements and artist Nathan Sawaya recreates world-famous artworks like Artist Munch’s Scream.
90 years of Lego at the Museum of the 20th Century, Hoorn
A very special and unique Lego exhibition is taking place in the city of Hoorn, located about half an hour north of Amsterdam. It’s easy to travel to Hoorn by train from Amsterdam. The expo last till end 2024.
➔ READ MORE – Museum of the 20th Century in Hoorn
➔ READ MORE – The best hotel to stay in Hoorn at the harbor of the old town
Lego Art at the Kunsthal, Rotterdam
Kunsthal model building kit of LEGO bricks. Kunsthal has existed for over 30 years and for this reason, a
limited edition construction kit is for sale through this art center. This Lego Building Kit is a collector’s item for sure.
➔ READ MORE – Kunsthal Model Builing Kit
Lego master Ernesto Lemko was at Kunsthal Rotterdam on Wednesday 3 January 2024 to create, together with a large number of visitors, a fantastic Lego artwork titled ‘What Connects Us.
➔ READ MORE – Walk-in Lego art”What Connects Us”, Kunsthal Rotterdam
Who likes to plays with LEGO?
Adults and children play with LEGO. LEGO stores offer great packs for everyone. Lego is truly a timeless toy, it is educational and super fun to play with or collect. Do you know someone who has never played with LEGO? I think those people are hard to find. Small and big children, boys and girls love to play with LEGO. LEGO, these colorful bricks and accessories give young and old lifelong joy. We all love to play with LEGO, so to say we are LEGO players.
LEGO stores offer sturdy and addictive building projects
Nowadays, more and more adults are also fascinated by Lego. Adults find LEGO interesting to play with or to collect. A nickname has even been created for adult Lego fans, they are called an AFOL. “AFOL” means “Adult Fan Of LEGO”. LEGO consists of colorful building blocks with which you can make the most amazing fantastic creative objects.
With LEGO you can design your objects, architectural masterpieces, amazing buildings, high-tech cars, or whatever comes to your mind. Or you buy yourself a LEGO set or pack specially designed for adults.
Specialized stores in large shopping centers offer great building packages
In the Netherlands, LEGO was traditionally sold in toy stores, but nowadays you have specialized LEGO stores. THESE luxurious LEGO stores can be found in the larger shopping centers in the Netherlands. Special LEGO packages are for sale there. Some of the packets are expensive and could cost you over a grant. But any LEGO packets could be a collector’s item. and turn out to be a great investment. Enter a LEGO store and feel the excitement, at the door, you will be welcomed by specialized LEGO personnel, who can advise you very well on buying presents e.g. in case Santa is in the country.
LEGO is originally from Denmark
LEGO is a Danish invention. And I daresay it is worldwide the most beloved brick game ever. You’ll find LEGO builders in every age, from babies to the elderly. DUPLO is LEGO for the little ones. DUPLE is also colorful and the bricks and blocks are bigger than LEGO. DUPLO is designed especially for the little ones to activate creativity and it stimulates them to improve their skills.
LEGO bricks, sets, and packets give you fantastic playtime. If you are looking for a quick break, a relaxing pastime, or a chance to relive some nostalgia then LEGO is fantastic to play with. But Watch out Lego is addictive. The game does have the potential to consume all your assets.
LEGO for Girls, new packages
Most girls love fairytales and making up stories, and how nice is it to build your own fantasy world with Lego? Lego for girls opens up a world of imagination with creative sets designed to inspire storytelling. Lego offers series like Friends, Disney worlds with beautiful princesses, and Harry Potter. So whether you’re a sweet girl or a tough girl, there’s Lego for every interest.
➔ READ MORE – LEGO for sweet and tough girls
LEGO stores in the Netherlands
There are multiple Lego Stores in the Netherlands. You will find Lego stores mainly in luxury shopping malls in big cities.
➔ READ MORE – Lego Store Amsterdam
➔ READ MORE – Lego Store Utrecht
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Playground and Discovery Center
At the boulevard of Scheveningen Beach in the Hague you find the exciting ultimate Lego playground and discovery center. Explore LEGO Scheveningen, a vibrant destination where kids can unleash their creativity alongside friends and family. Dive into interactive zones featuring Duplo, LEGO Ninjago™, and LEGO Friends™, alongside a 4D cinema and thrilling LEGO city ride. Discover MINILAND®, showcasing iconic Hague landmarks in intricate LEGO detail.
➔ READ MORE – Get your ticket for Lego Playground Discovery center Scheveningen – The Hague
The Danish LEGO game is a popular competition on television
LEGO is so popular that a special television program called “Lego Masters” attracts a crowd on TV. This Lego Masters show is for the whole family and has been running successfully in several countries for several years. In the television program LEGO Masters, participants compete for the title of ‘Best LEGO Builder’. The contest among Lego builders is about building an object without a blueprint.
LEGO Master
DUPLO
DUPLO, with its vibrant colors and chunky blocks, is more than just a toy – it’s a gateway to boundless creativity and endless adventures for little builders. It sparks imagination, fosters fine motor skills, and creates moments of joy as young minds construct their own colorful worlds. DUPLO: where big dreams begin, one block at a time!
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