The City of Coffs Harbour and Yarrila Arts and Museum acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land, the Gumbaynggirr people, who have cared for this land since time immemorial. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and commit ourselves to a future with reconciliation and renewal at its heart.
The year is 2130. Humans have long abandoned planet Earth after mass-consumption led to anexhaustion of all its natural resources. The world is slowly recovering and showing signs of new life. Aseries of discarded objects are blossoming with LEGO® civilisations; each one inspired by the relic they now call home. RELICS: A New World Rises explores an imagined future, one that might not be as far removed from reality as we think.
RELICS: A New World Rises is an immersive experience that’s equal parts nostalgic and thought-provoking, where vintage objects and LEGO® brick creations tell tales of a possible future. Created by LEGO® Masters winners, Jackson Harvey and Alex Towler, RELICS inspires curiosity for all ages and invites you to explore artistic intricacy and story-telling in an extraordinary way.
Discover intricate LEGO® brick civilisations thriving inside treasured objects from our past. Within each relic, the LEGO® civilisation has adapted to the distinctive character of the artefact it inhabits. A vintage refrigerator becomes a cryogenic health resort, a typewriter transforms into a newspaper headquarters, and a Volkswagen Beetle houses an energy revolution, each with hundreds of hidden stories waiting to be uncovered.
12 immersive displays combining vintage objects with intricate worlds built from LEGO® bricks
Created by LEGO®Masters winners Jackson Harvey and Alex Towler
Layered storytelling that rewards curious minds of all ages with details and discoveries
Interactive build area where you can create and display your own model using LEGO® bricks
Custom scavenger hunt with different versions for children and adults
Audio guide: Download the free accessible audio description guide to your device before arriving and remember to bring your own headphones for the best listening experience
This is not your typical exhibition. RELICS: A New World Rises is an immersive art experience that’s equal parts nostalgic and thought-provoking – what Co-Creator Jackson Harvey describes as “the love child between an antique shop, The LEGO® Movie, and Blade Runner.”
Don’t miss this extraordinary exhibition where forgotten objects and LEGO® brick creations tell tales of a possible future.
LEGO®is a trademark of The LEGO Group which does not sponsor, authorise or endorse this exhibition.
Plan Your Visit To Coffs Harbour
RELICS and The Observatory Apartments Couples Package
Enjoy two adult tickets to RELICS at YAM, two nights accommodation in Ocean View Studio Apartment for two at The Observatory Apartments and a $70 voucher for dinner or breakfast at Stef & Co.
RELICS and BIG 4 Park Beach Holiday Park Family Package
Enjoy a family ticket ( 2 Adults & 2 Children) to RELICS at YAM and two nights accommodation in a Beach Villa at Big 4 Holiday Perk at Park Beach.
Discover Where to Stay, Eat and Explore on the Coffs Coast
Coming for RELICS? Stay to explore the Coffs Coast. Discover places to visit, eat and unwind around your museum experience. Plan your trip and enjoy a region where culture, nature and creativity meet.
Play the RELICS game on the Coffs Coast Explorer App
LAUNCHING 28 MARCH -The minifigs have escaped! Track them down across the Coffs Coast using the Explorer App, collect them all, and uncover hidden locations along the way. Complete the game and redeem your reward when you visit RELICS at YAM.
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