Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO® Bricks
08 Mar - 16 Nov 2025
We are thrilled to present the internationally acclaimed LEGO exhibition, Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO® Bricks, making its UK debut at The Historic Dockyard Chatham, and included in your annual admission ticket.
Created in partnership with the Australian National Maritime Museum and the Western Australian Museum, this exhibition invites visitors of all ages to explore the tales of iconic shipwrecks, brought to life through intricate, large-scale LEGO® models designed by Certified Professional Ryan “The Brickman” McNaught.
Now extended until November 2025
Due to overwhelming visitor demand, the UK debut of Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO® Bricks at The Historic Dockyard Chatham has been extended until 16 November 2025.
Dive into Maritime History and Archaeology
Brickwrecks will take you on a journey through maritime archaeology, recreating world-famous shipwrecks with incredible detail and creativity. From ancient vessels to modern-day wrecks, the exhibition covers legendary ships spanning over 3,000 years, offering a unique opportunity to discover each ship’s story, its historical significance, and the remarkable finds uncovered at these underwater archaeological sites.
See renowned shipwrecks
See renowned shipwrecks recreated with thousands of LEGO® bricks, including:
- RMS TITANIC: The famed luxury liner that tragically sank in the North Atlantic in 1912.
- BATAVIA: A Dutch trading ship that met its end in 1629 off Western Australia’s coast.
- HMS TERROR & HMS EREBUS: Both wrecked in 1848 while seeking the Northwest Passage.
- ULUBURUN: The oldest known shipwreck, dating to around 1300 BCE, discovered off the coast of Turkey.
- HMS PANDORA: Lost in 1791 while pursuing the BOUNTY mutineers on the Great Barrier Reef.
- VASA: The iconic Swedish warship, sunk in Stockholm harbour in 1628.
- SHINAN: A Chinese vessel that sank in 1323 near South Korea’s Shinan Islands.
- MV RENA: A Liberian container ship wrecked on New Zealand’s Astrolabe Reef in 2011.
These meticulously crafted models range from one to three metres in length, showcasing varying scales and details that capture the history of each wreck.
An Interactive Experience of Innovation and Exploration
Beyond the LEGO® models, Brickwrecks offers interactive elements and multimedia exhibits that delve into the science of maritime archaeology, shipwreck exploration, and their environmental impact. Try your hand at various archaeological techniques, learn about cutting-edge technologies used in underwater discoveries, and build your own LEGO® creations inspired by the shipwrecks on display.
Visitor Testimonials
Watch our visitor testimonial video about the Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO® Bricks exhibition, and find out some of their favourite models from the displays…
