Kickoff to Summer Celebrating the LEGO® Millyard

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Kickoff to Summer and LEGO Millyard Project logos

Join us for our 6th “Kickoff to Summer” at SEE June 20 – 26, 2026.

This year the SEE Science Center’s Kickoff to Summer is featuring activities using LEGO® Bricks and celebrating the 20th anniversary of the completion of our LEGO® Millyard Project.
The millyard model is a permanent representation of Manchester’s millyard circa 1900. It was built with more than 3 million LEGO® pieces. It is the largest permanent LEGO® installation at minifigure scale in the world, as recognized by Guinness World Records®.

During this celebration week, you will see special displays of models built with LEGO® bricks built by members of the New England LEGO® User’s Group (NELUG).  The club was instrumental in creating the millyard model.

Visitors of all ages will be able to try building challenges and activities using LEGO®.  You can also learn more about the record breaking project, how it was built and what it represents. At various times, special guests will give tips and show the many amazing things that can be done with LEGO® bricks.

Can’t make it during the day?
Sign up to attend our special evening celebration on Friday June 26 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.  Reservations are required to attend and there are a limited number of spaces for this free event on a first come first serve basis.  Light refreshments will be available and there will be a presentation and Q & A about the LEGO® Millyard Project, in addition to the daytime activities during this event.

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All Kickoff to Summer activities are included with admission and are available each day.

Advanced reservations or tickets are recommended.

If you are interested in volunteering during this event and are age 14+, please send and email to:  volunteer@see-sciencecenter.org  and use “Kickoff Week” in the subject line.

Check out these photos of activities from our past Kickoff to Summer weeks.