This summer the beach comes to the National Wool Museum with Sand in the City – a playful, sand-filled, interactive installation that will delight children of all ages.
Kids will unleash their creativity as they create sandcastles, sculptures and scenes from their imaginations, or build their own beach landmarks in LEGO.
More than 1.8 tonnes of sand will be used to create Sand in the City, which explores the popular beaches of Geelong and the Surf Coast.
There will also be 300,000 LEGO bricks for kids to build with.
Sand in the City is all about creativity, fun and play, with two ‘hands-in’ augmented reality sandboxes, a giant two-metre high sandcastle, and models of some of the coastline’s much-loved landmarks created by LEGO certified builder Ryan McNaught.
Surrounding the interactive displays are stories and snapshots of Geelong and the Surf Coast’s shimmering coastline, with a captivating film from local documentary maker Glenn Hurst and a 3D mural by Melbourne artist Scott Jansen.
There will also be Geelong’s famous bollards made from LEGO and a relaxing reading space illustrated by much loved Australian author Alison Lester, which will provide moments of calm in amongst all the excitement.
National Wool Museum Director Padraic Fisher says Sand in the City will appeal to kids and adults alike.
“Visitors can sculpt a sandcastle, piece together a LEGO beach shack, or wade through a fluid, digitally enhanced sand pit,” he said.
“Best of all, Sand in the City brings together a reverence and respect for the sea plus an opportunity to tell stories about our legendary beaches. It goes to the heart of how we live and play– where life really is a beach.”
Sand in the City is a not to be missed summer experience, which will reveal the diversity and varied ways in which Australians identify with and experience the beach.
This incredible event is happening only at the National Wool Museum. No sunscreen required!
