Spring Break at The Rooms


Date: Apr 2
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Where: Level 3 Atrium
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Celebrate spring break with us at The Rooms! From March 30th to April 7th, 2024 children 12 and under can enjoy FREE admission to a week filled with fun and creativity.

This year, we're thrilled to partner with Bricks & Minifigs St. John's and NewfoundLUG to bring you an exciting LEGO® brick building event from April 2 – April 7.

Here's what you can expect:

Exhibition of Local Builds: Explore an impressive showcase of LEGO® creations crafted by local enthusiasts.

Builder Spotlight Station: Have burning questions about designs made of LEGO® bricks? Visit our builder spotlight station and chat with members of NewfoundLUG who will share their expertise and passion for LEGO® brick building.

Community Build: Join in on the fun and contribute to our community display! Every visitor will receive a LEGO® brick to add to the display, creating a collaborative masterpiece throughout the week.

Daily Themed Builds: Unleash your creativity with unique themed builds each day in the Open Minds area on Level 3. Here's a glimpse of our daily themes:

  • April 2: Show Us What You’re Made Of - Create a self-portrait with bricks that reflects your personality and style.
  • April 3: Think Outside the Brick - Let your imagination soar as you build abstract masterpieces inspired by patterns, shapes, and colors.
  • April 4: Building House and Home - Design your dream home or construct a cozy space that represents the idea of home.
  • April 5: This is How We Go - Showcase your favorite mode of transportation, whether it's by boat, train, plane, bicycle, or snowmobile.
  • April 6: Beastly Builds - Bring creatures big and small to life with LEGO® bricks. Need inspiration? Visit the "Connections" gallery on Level 3.
  • April 7: Fabricating Foliage - Explore the rich natural world of Newfoundland and Labrador by creating your favorite features of nature using LEGO® bricks.

 

Don't miss out on this exciting LEGO® event during spring break week at The Rooms. We can't wait to see you! 

 

LEGO® bricks are for PLAY only! Feel free to be creative, build, and have fun BUT please remember: These bricks are NOT for keeps!


HOLIDAY HOURS

Friday, March 29  Closed in observation of Good Friday
Saturday, March 30  10 am – 5 pm
Sunday, March 31  12 – 5 pm
Monday, April 1   Closed
Tuesday, April 2  10 am – 5 pm
Wednesday, April 3  10 am – 9 pm
Thursday, April 4  10 am – 5 pm
Friday, April 5  10 am – 9 pm
Saturday, April 6  10 am – 5 pm
Sunday, April 7  12 – 5 pm


WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD. Bricks are small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

 

Events & Programs

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Family Fun

Step into a world of family fun at The Rooms! It’s an afternoon of creativity and connection for all ages. With a different theme and art activity every month designed by our educators to connect with current exhibitions, there’s something new every time! What will you create? All materials provided.

This month, to celebrate spring, we are making paper flowers! Drop by and create your own flower or make an entire bouquet to take home. You will learn about different parts of the flower, including leaves, petals, stamens and stems.

Included in the cost of admission. Free for Rooms Members. 

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Get Hands on with our province’s plants, animals and wild spaces at The Rooms with Nature NL!

Nature Nook is a monthly hands-on session to interact with real specimens like seal pelts, skulls, whale baleen, antlers, moose fur, and a variety of rocks and minerals. Join us to learn more about nature and ask our volunteers all your questions about Newfoundland and Labrador’s wildlife!

Included in the cost of admission.