19 Sep 2026—31 Jan 2027

RELICS: A New World Rises

RELICS: A New World Rises

RELICS: A New World Rises

📅 19 September 2026 – 31 January 2027

🎫 Ticket Prices (+booking fee) 🎫

General Admission $23
Concession/Students/Members $19
Children $15
Infants (0-3) Free
Family (2 adults, 2 children) $70

Companion Card holders may bring one companion free of charge. The companion does not require a separate booking.

Extended hours until 6:45pm on 25 Sept, 2 & 9 October


RELICS birthday parties for ages 4–12

Parties are available on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the exhibition period, excluding the opening weekend.
Morning session: 10.30 am–12.30 pm Afternoon session: 1.30–3.30 pm

Experience LEGO® worlds like never before

Part nostalgia trip, part immersive art experience, RELICS: A New World Rises transforms forgotten objects into extraordinary LEGO® worlds. Created by LEGO® Masters winners Jackson Harvey and Alex Towler.

Book exhibition tickets

Select the month you would like to visit to view available dates and session times.

RELICS: A New World Rises is an immersive exhibition where vintage objects become homes for intricate miniature worlds built from LEGO® bricks. 

 A refrigerator becomes a cryogenic wellness resort. A Volkswagen Beetle powers an underground energy revolution. A grandfather clock becomes a time machine. Across more than 15 large-scale installations, tiny civilisations have adapted to the objects left behind by humanity, each one filled with hidden details, layered narratives and unexpected humour. 

 Created by LEGO® Masters winners Jackson Harvey and Alex Towler, RELICS combines sculpture, design, storytelling and nostalgia into an experience unlike a traditional museum exhibition or typical LEGO® display. The deeper you look, the more you discover. 

 Set in an imagined future where humans have abandoned Earth, the exhibition playfully explores creativity, consumer culture, sustainability and the objects we leave behind. 

 Loved by all, from ages 0–99, RELICS invites visitors to slow down, look closer, and rediscover the joy of curiosity and imagination. 

 LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group, which does not sponsor, authorise or endorse this exhibition. 

What you’ll discover

More than 15 large-scale installations
Explore vintage objects transformed into strange, detailed miniature civilisations.

Hidden stories everywhere
Every world is packed with tiny jokes, visual clues and layered narratives.

Created by Jackson Harvey and Alex Towler
The LEGO® Masters winners bring sculpture, storytelling, design and nostalgia together.

Loved by all, from ages 0–99
A playful, thoughtful experience for adults, children, families, friends and fans.

Book exhibition tickets

Select the month you would like to visit to view available dates and session times.


Visitor and Access information

Arrival and tickets

Please arrive within the 30-minute entry window shown on your ticket. Once inside, you can explore at your own pace and stay until the exhibition closes.

Getting here and parking

Canberra Museum + Gallery is located on the corner of London Circuit and Civic Square, Canberra City.

Construction in the city centre may affect nearby roads, parking and walking routes. Please allow extra time to travel and find a park before your booked session.

Nearby parking options include Constitution Place, Constitution Avenue car parks and Canberra Centre. Accessible parking spaces are located in the Constitution Avenue car park. Check signs for current fees and time restrictions.

Travelling by bus or light rail? Visit Transport Canberra to plan your journey and check service information.

Physical access and visitor facilities
  • CMAG and the RELICS exhibition are wheelchair accessible.
  • The exhibition is located on the ground floor of CMAG and is presented across two internal levels, with ramp and stair access between them.
  • The exhibition is entirely indoors and fully air-conditioned.
  • Accessible toilets, a parents’ room, a café and seating are available at CMAG.
  • A cloakroom and self-service lockers are available for backpacks, large bags and other personal belongings.
  • CMAG is a designated Hidden Disabilities Sunflower location.
  • CMAG staff are available during opening hours to assist visitors with access and using the venue’s facilities.
Companion Card admission

We welcome Companion Cards. A companion or carer accompanying a Companion Card holder receives complimentary admission and does not need a separate booking.

Please book a ticket for the Companion Card holder and present their valid Companion Card and exhibition ticket on arrival.

Moving through the exhibition

Visitors can move freely through the exhibition and return to previous exhibits at their own pace.

Seating is available within CMAG if you need to take a break during your visit.

Bottled water may be taken into the gallery. Food and other drinks are not permitted inside the exhibition space.

Sensory components

RELICS includes visual and auditory components, along with a hands-on activity space where visitors can build their own creations.

  • Some exhibits feature flashing lights.
  • There are no strobe lights within the exhibition. However, the introductory video contains a very brief animation with a strobe-like effect.
  • Low-level ambient music plays within parts of the exhibition.
Audio description tour

An audio description tour is available online or through QR codes located within the exhibition. You will need to bring your own smartphone or other internet-enabled device to access the tour.

Low sensory sessions

A series of low sensory sessions will be held throughout the exhibition period. These sessions take place outside CMAG’s general opening hours and provide an opportunity to experience RELICS with reduced visitor numbers before the museum opens to the wider public.

If the scheduled low sensory sessions do not suit your needs, contact the CMAG customer service team for advice about general entry sessions with lower booking numbers. Email cmag@act.gov.au or call 02 6207 3968.

Where to Stay

Make a stay of your visit with 15% off accommodation at The Sebel Canberra Civic for RELICS attendees.

Located at 197 London Circuit, the hotel offers rooms and serviced apartments in the city centre, with shops, cafés and restaurants nearby.

Use the booking link below and select your preferred dates to access the offer.

10% off at Impact Comics

Find your next read at Impact Comics, an independent comics retailer at 16 Garema Place, Canberra City.

Present your digital RELICS ticket in store to receive 10% off full-priced graphic novels, manga and books. You can redeem the offer before or after your exhibition visit.

Excludes already discounted items, pre-orders and special orders.

Need help planning your visit?
Contact the CMAG customer service team at cmag@act.gov.au or call 02 6207 3968.

RELICS birthday parties for ages 4–12

Celebrate with a unique birthday party experience at RELICS: A New World Rises. Perfect for LEGO® enthusiasts, each party includes exhibition entry with a museum guide, a facilitated plaster mini-figure painting activity and private use of the CMAG studio or courtyard as your party base.

Available dates and times

Parties are available on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the exhibition period, excluding the opening weekend.

  • Morning session: 10.30 am–12.30 pm
  • Afternoon session: 1.30–3.30 pm

Each party runs for 120 minutes. Please note that CMAG closes at 4 pm.

Pricing and group size
$35 per child Parties are available for children aged 4–12. A minimum booking of 10 children applies, with a maximum of 20 children.
$20.70 per additional adult Parents and carers who would also like to visit the exhibition receive 10% off the standard adult admission price.
Complimentary entry for two adults Up to two parents or carers of the birthday child receive complimentary exhibition entry during the party.
What your party includes

Your 120-minute experience includes:

  • Full access to the RELICS exhibition.
  • A museum guide to lead the group through RELICS and facilitate the plaster painting activity.
  • Private use of the CMAG art studio or courtyard, depending on the weather.
  • A plaster mini-figure painting activity, with one figure for each child to take home.
  • A table for the birthday cake and presents.
  • LEGO®-themed paper plates and serviettes.
  • The option to bring your own party food, birthday cake and drinks.
  • Complimentary exhibition entry for up to two parents or carers of the birthday child.

Cooking and food preparation are not permitted on the premises, and facilities are not available to cook or heat food. Birthday cakes and ice-cream cakes can be stored in CMAG’s fridge or freezer if required.

Example party schedule

This example is based on a 10.30 am booking. Afternoon parties follow the same two-hour format.

  • 10.30 am Guests arrive and are greeted by CMAG staff. Presents are delivered to the studio.
  • 10.45 am The group enters RELICS for a guided exhibition experience and LEGO®-themed activities.
  • 11.30 am The group returns to the studio for party food, snacks and the birthday cake.
  • 12 pm Children take part in the plaster mini-figure painting activity.
  • 12.30 pm The party finishes and guests depart.
Exclusions and optional add-ons

The standard party package does not include:

  • Catering or a birthday cake.
  • Decorations.

Optional add-ons:

  • Classic party food and juice for an additional $20 per person.
  • Exclusive after-hours access to the exhibition, with the party held after 4 pm, for an additional $350 per booking.

Need more information? Email the CMAG bookings team at cmagbookings@act.gov.au.


Exclusive experiences

SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOP: Make your own RELIC

📅 Tuesday 29 September, Wednesday 30 September and Thursday 1 October
⏰ 10:30am - 11:15am and 11:45am - 12:30pm
🎫 General Admission $10 (+ booking fees)
🧒 Designed for ages 5 - 13
Be inspired by the RELICS: A New World Rises exhibition and create your own RELIC: a miniature artefact from the future.

TALK WITH A LEGO® BUILDER: A Normal Day at Jurrasic Park
📅 Thursday 1 October
⏰ 12:30pm
🎫  Pay What You Want (+ booking fees)
🧒 All ages
Join young Canberran LEGO® enthusiast Eric Wanigasekara as he takes you behind the scenes of his award-winning creation, A Normal Day at Jurassic Park.

 

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RELICS: A New World Rises

RELICS: A New World Rises

📅 19 September 2026 – 31 January 2027

🎫 Ticket Prices (+booking fee) 🎫

General Admission $23
Concession/Students/Members $19
Children $15
Infants (0-3) Free
Family (2 adults, 2 children) $70

Companion Card holders may bring one companion free of charge. The companion does not require a separate booking.

Extended hours until 6:45pm on 25 Sept, 2 & 9 October


RELICS birthday parties for ages 4–12

Parties are available on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the exhibition period, excluding the opening weekend.
Morning session: 10.30 am–12.30 pm Afternoon session: 1.30–3.30 pm

Tags

Relics