"Family Travel" DIY Souvenirs: Build World-Famous Paintings with Building Blocks

Previously, I accompanied Anbao to visit Japan's Legoland and a LEGO-themed café, but I never expected that in Yilan, there is an emerging tourist attraction. Both adults and children would probably find it hard to resist this unforgettable childhood memory. So we got up early and decided to head to the "Building Block Museum"!

The first impression of the "Building Block Museum" is its expansive grassy area and various sculpture installations themed around building blocks, which can't help but elicit a "WOW" of amazement!

To manage the quality of visits, the "Building Block Museum" continuously controls the number of visitors. On weekdays, you can purchase tickets on-site and enter directly, but on holidays, online reservations are required. The day we visited was a weekday, and although no online reservation was needed, the number of visitors was quite high, so we still had to wait outside for a while. Fortunately, cute building block sculptures like the Smurfs kept us company, helping to pass some of the waiting time.
The "Building Block Museum" offers two types of admission tickets: regular entry tickets and free concession tickets. During the opening period, the regular entry ticket costs 200 NTD, which includes the cost of visiting and DIY activities. Children under 2 years old or under 90 cm in height, as well as seniors over 75 years old, can enter for free, but the fee does not cover souvenir DIY activities.
After waiting for about ten minutes, it was finally our turn to enter. As soon as we walked in, we saw the Brick Art Museum logo made of stacked building blocks and many displays of building blocks.
Through the introduction at the entrance, we learned that in the last century, [missing content], which led to more diverse possibilities in block combinations.

The museum has several different exhibition areas. Children can fill out answers and get stamps through activity sheets, sparking their interest in learning. The first area we entered was the Block Republic, which displayed a lot of knowledge related to building blocks. Characters like astronauts, yellow ducks, Minions, and Ming-Qing vases, when wrapped and stacked with building blocks, looked incredibly lifelike.

Next, we arrived at the "Knowledge Area." It was easy to notice that both adults and children were intently using their activity sheets to search for answers, and everyone was having a great time.

After finishing the Knowledge Area, a turn brought us to the Special Exhibition Area. This time, the theme emphasized reflection on people and space. It aimed to inspire different perspectives on space through block creations. What impressed me was the display of the Qingming Shanghe Tu (Along the River During the Qingming Festival) collage made from building blocks hanging above the exhibition area.

Have you ever seen glowing building blocks? The "Building Block Museum" has specially set up a "Glowing Blocks" exhibition area. In the dimly lit space, shapes like hearts and Christmas trees made from assembled blocks look like eye-catching installation artworks.

The final "Imagination Search" section features many impressive images stacked from blocks, such as Marilyn Monroe, the Mona Lisa’s smile, and even the promotional poster for "Kangxi Lai Le" (a popular Taiwanese variety show) reimagined through block combinations.

As we strolled around, we finally arrived at the "Merchandise Area." The dazzling array of building block merchandise was captivating—not only did the kids clamor for them, but adults could easily get hooked too.

In addition to the exhibits, what really attracted me about the "Building Block Museum" was the souvenir DIY activity. This course is included in the ticket price, and everyone can make three souvenirs: a building block keychain, a building block paper box, and a straw—all super cute.

After making the souvenirs, you can also exchange the souvenir straw for a drink—options include black tea, cola, or Sprite—adding a perfect ending to the whole experience. Under the blazing 38-degree sun, this thoughtful design was really appreciated!

To be honest, the interior space of the "Building Block Museum" isn’t very large. In terms of space, it might not be directly comparable to a traditional "museum," but the software design—such as the activity sheets and souvenir DIY parts—is impressive. It allows children to quickly understand the origins and development of building blocks, and there are also many unexpectedly creative block works. Overall, it’s still highly recommended to stop by when you visit Yilan!

Business Hours: 9:00–17:00
Phone: 03-925-6180
Address: No. 2, Xianzheng North Road, Yilan County, Yilan City, Taiwan

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