Blocks to Bricks Museum

Mission:

Blocks to Bricks is organized with the purpose of educating visitors of all ages about art, design, creativity, architecture, construction and engineering of 3-dimensional materials. As a museum, Blocks to Bricks works to provide exhibits, displays and original artwork showcasing the evolutionary development and uses of construction and design "toys". Blocks to Bricks aims to "construct imagination" by providing an attraction to entertain, inform and further inspire the creators, designers and innovators of tomorrow.

Organization Info.

Blocks to Bricks is a new museum experience celebrating the history of 3-D building “toys” at Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg, IL. Blocks to Bricks aims to “construct imagination” by providing an attraction to entertain, inform and further inspire the creators, designers and innovators of tomorrow. Blocks to Bricks Museum Corp is a registered 501(c)(3) not for profit.

At Blocks to Bricks visitors learn about the evolutionary development of construction toys while experiencing and interacting with the principles and elements of design that are behind their creation.

The Museum features over 3,000 artifacts in 13 zones following the creative development of mediums used in the design of construction toys including stone, wood, paper, metal and plastic. The 12,500 square foot walk though experience will include artifacts from well-loved and lesser known brands including LEGO®, Erector Sets®, Lincoln Logs®, Anchor Stone, Kiddicraft and Kenner.

Visitors have the chance to learn about the process of how these types of toys and models are made from conception to play, view production of custom 2x4 bricks with the onsite injection molder, view artists at work in the model shop and even try hands on activities with featured mediums.

Among items on display at Blocks to Bricks are one of a kind pieces by artists in the mediums showcased throughout the experience.

Group and private tours are available as well as a unique VIP tour of “the Vault” the private office of Blocks to Bricks creator Adam Reed Tucker. In the Vault will be some of the most unique items in the featured collection.

The Blocks to Bricks retail store showcases current and vintage design, “building” and construction related items that allow visitors to try their hands at creating their own artifacts, take home a new item of inspiration or a unique gift.