If you’re looking for a family outing that combines creativity and hands-on learning, the Cox Science Center and Aquarium is perfect for everyone.
Open now, “Sean Kenney’s Brick Planet: A Magical Journey Made with LEGO® Bricks” transforms the Science Center experience into a global adventure. Running through September 27, the exhibit invites the community to explore ecosystems from around the world through larger-than-life sculptures that are as educational as they are eye-catching.
Created by artist Sean Kenney, Brick Planet encourages guests to see nature through a different lens. From vibrant wildlife scenes to intricate environmental displays, each sculpture is designed to spark curiosity about the planet’s diversity. In the immersive gallery spaces, visitors will explore interactive building stations, hands-on activities with science facts throughout and detailed one-of-a-kind sculptures.
And there’s plenty more to explore beyond Brick Planet. Families can wander through the Science Center’s 10,000-gallon aquarium, catch live science shows, or dive into STEAM-based activities designed to keep curious minds busy. Outdoors, the Giants of the Ice Age exhibit along the Fisher Family Science Trail offers another chance to combine fresh air with discovery.
A visit isn’t just about entertainment; it reflects the center’s broader purpose to make science accessible to everyone. With an ongoing expansion project aimed at bringing even more interactive experiences to the community, it’s a place that continues to grow alongside the families it serves.
Whether you have a LEGO-obsessed builder at home or a budding scientist eager to explore the natural world, Brick Planet offers a refreshing way to spend a summer day, one where imagination and learning come together, brick by brick.
For hours, tickets and additional information, visit coxsciencecenter.org or call 561-832-1988.
