A new exhibition in Bendigo is turning some of the region’s most iconic landmarks into detailed LEGO creations, with local builders showcasing a decade of creativity brick by brick.
Hosted at the Bendigo Visitor Centre, Brick by brick: 10 years of building Bendigo celebrates the tenth anniversary of the Bendigo LEGO User Group, which was founded in 2014 and has since grown to more than 100 members across central Victoria.
The free exhibition features 15 intricate builds inspired by Bendigo’s architecture, history and cultural identity. Visitors can explore LEGO versions of the historic Sandhurst Public Offices, the former Bendigo Law Courts, Charing Cross, Elmore Train Station, Central Deborah Gold Mine and the famous Chinese imperial dragon Sun Loong, alongside displays inspired by Heathcote wineries and other regional landmarks.
The creations have been designed by local group members Darren Hutchesson, Michael Peebles, Dale Harris, Michael Piggott, Brent Toma and Kara Harris.
Greeting visitors at the entrance is Sandy the Gold Miner, a towering 2.8 metre figure built using more than 65,000 LEGO bricks without any glue. The enormous sculpture is the larger companion to the group’s mascot Doug and sets the tone for the exhibition’s playful celebration of local talent and craftsmanship.
“It is really exciting to look back to when we first started as a group to where we are now,” Kara said.
“Bendigo LEGO User Group members have long been inspired by the historic architecture of Bendigo.”
The exhibition also ties in with the current Curiosity: Building Breakthroughs in LEGO Bricks showcase at the Discovery Science and Technology Centre, encouraging visitors to explore Bendigo’s heritage both inside the gallery and out on the streets themselves.
Brick by brick: 10 years of building Bendigo runs daily until August 19, 2026 at the Living Arts Space in the Bendigo Visitor Centre.
