Although the museum attracts thousands of visitors today, it all started with one purchase. After many years, Artūras decided to buy a LEGO set just to remember the joy of building he experienced in childhood.
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“I wanted to see what had changed over the years. But as soon as I assembled the first set, I was hooked,” he recalls.
One set soon turned into dozens, and a simple way to relax after work gradually became a passion that took up not only shelves but also a significant part of everyday life.
Today, that one purchase once driven by curiosity has grown into a museum where more than 2,000 LEGO models amaze children, families, and enthusiasts like himself every day.
Hobby outgrew the space at home
At first, everything seemed simple. One LEGO set on the shelf, then a second, a third. But over the years, the collection grew so rapidly that shelves and closets gradually filled up.
It was then that Artūras first realized that this hobby had long become more than just a pastime. However, the idea of a museum seemed too bold.
The turning point came during a family trip to Prague. Visiting the LEGO museum, Artūras watched the fascinated faces of children and adults and for the first time thought: maybe such a place could exist in Lithuania?
“That was probably the last push that said: okay, let’s try to do it. Whatever happens, happens,” he recalls.
But a long road awaited from idea to reality. The first premises rented for the museum became unsuitable when building reconstruction began, so everything had to be started anew: finding a new location, planning exhibits, and organizing the move.
Eventually, the “Brick Museum” found a home in Vilnius, on Savanorių Avenue. In about 250 square meters of space, there was room for what until recently was just a timid dream.
The move was a challenging period. Thousands of LEGO sets, display cases, furniture, and the entire collection accumulated over many years were transported for two months. According to Artūras, the furniture alone weighed about 5 tons.
When the museum finally opened its doors to visitors last December, it was not just the opening of a new space. It was a moment when a passion nurtured for seven years became a place where the joy of discovery could be shared with thousands of others.
LEGO is not exhibited – it lives here
In many museums, exhibits are observed from a distance. At the “Brick Museum,” everything is different. Here LEGO is not hidden behind glass – it invites you to embark on a journey through different worlds.
More than 2,000 sets are divided into themed exhibits. Visitors can enter a LEGO city, travel to the Middle Ages, meet Vikings and pirates, visit space bases or a cozy winter town. The very popular “Minecraft” world for children also found its place here.
Each exhibit is created as a coherent story where hundreds of details come together into one narrative. Artūras constantly looks for new ideas, so the museum changes and grows.
In the building zone, you can not only view models but also build yourself. The museum also hosts educational activities where students complete creative tasks, get acquainted with the exhibits, and search for LEGO minifigures hidden among the models.
The museum is interesting not only for children or families. Increasingly, companies visit looking for ways to diversify everyday life and organize a different kind of team-building for employees. Building, creative tasks, and shared engagement become not only entertainment but also an opportunity for colleagues to socialize in an informal environment.
This is a museum where the visitor is not just an observer – they become part of the story.
The greatest charm is in creativity
A large part of the museum consists of official LEGO sets, but Artūras is most fascinated by the moment when the instructions end and creativity begins.
Therefore, among the exhibits, you can see not only original models but also modified or completely newly created works. One of the projects currently under construction has as many as 16,000 pieces.
Such works require not only imagination but also a lot of time. However, it is precisely the creative process that brings Artūras the most joy. After a workday, LEGO becomes a way to pause, step away from everyday worries, and switch to a different rhythm, even if only briefly.
Among the museum’s exhibits are models that visitors stop to admire the longest. Among them are the impressive Eiffel Tower, the legendary “Titanic,” and large “Star Wars” models.
The construction of the Eiffel Tower alone required about 10,000 pieces. Some models reach more than a meter in height or length, so visitors seeing them for the first time can hardly hide their amazement.
Such creations show how broad LEGO possibilities can be. For some, it is collecting; for others, creativity or an engineering challenge. But they are all united by the same desire to create something impressive from small pieces.
LEGO versus screens: is it still interesting for children?
Phones, tablets, and computer games today compete for every minute of a child’s attention. However, Artūras Mecuta is convinced that LEGO has not lost its place.
“It’s not like you take a phone and instead give LEGO,” he says.
According to Artūras, the most important thing is not to fight technology but to find what truly engages the child. Some are fascinated by cars, others by space, movies, or computer games. The LEGO world is so vast that it usually has room for every interest.
“When a child builds what truly interests them, the bricks win over screens. Not because they are better, but because they offer the opportunity not only to watch but also to create,” says Artūras.
He sees this in the museum as well. There is no shortage of children or adults here. Some come out of curiosity, others return to rediscover a once-loved hobby.
And many leave realizing that from a few colorful bricks, you can create much more than a structure – you can create a story that captivates no less than a screen.
The biggest problem is not a lack of exhibits, but their abundance
Most museums dream of attracting more exhibits. The “Brick Museum” faces the opposite problem – the collection grows faster than the museum walls.
“The dream would be to have more space,” says Artūras.
Larger premises would allow showing more models, creating new themed zones, and expanding educational activities. But every additional space also means higher costs.
For now, the museum remains more a labor of love than a business. A large part of the expenses is covered from personal funds, and the collection is sometimes supplemented by gifts from visitors and like-minded people.
Therefore, today Artūras has two dreams: more space and a museum that could fully support itself in the future.
Although greater business involvement was expected at the start, today the “Brick Museum” is primarily nurtured by people who discover it, return, and recommend it to others.
Thousands of visitors come here every year: families, school groups, LEGO enthusiasts, and those simply looking for an unexpected experience in Vilnius. They have become the museum’s most important support.
“The greatest reward for me is not numbers or statistics. The most joy comes when people say on their way out that it was worth coming, and after some time return bringing friends, children, or grandchildren. Then I understand that all this is created for a reason,” says Artūras Mecuta.
Where to meet the “Brick Museum”?
From September 18–20, 2026, at the LITEXPO halls in Vilnius, “Auto Expo Vilnius 2026” will take place, where visitors will also find a creative LEGO area. Here children and adults will be able to build cars from bricks, test their ideas, and experience the same joy of creation that seven years ago inspired Artūras Mecuta to start his journey.
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