Photo by Gage Vota The Toy & Plastic Brick unofficial LEGO Museum has more than 4 million plastic bricks, 500-plus statues and more than 1,000 LEGO creations.

BELLAIRE – The Toy & Plastic Brick unofficial LEGO Museum in Bellaire is kicking off its 2026 season.

The nonprofit museum opened its doors for the first time this year on Friday morning.

Museum operator Carol Brown said the museum has spent the past 20 years gradually expanding its collection.

Opening in 2006, it obtained a Guinness Book of World Records record in 2007 for the largest LEGO image in the world.

The piece lies on the floor of the museum’s basement and is displayed to all who attend and spans 807.15 feet.

Brown said her favorite piece is displayed just behind the world record display.

“My favorite would probably be the downstairs band. I’ve always been impressed with that since the first time I saw it,” Brown said. “It’s made of LEGO, yet it is a live moving band that actually sings, dances and plays instruments.”

She added that the museum’s collection is a combination of personally built, purchased and community-built pieces.

It contains more than 4 million plastic bricks, 500-plus statues and more than 1,000 LEGO creations. Moreover, some 20 themed rooms and interactive displays are included.

The museum is located at 4597 Noble St. and is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Brown said it costs $8 for adults and $6 for children or seniors.

The museum was created by curator and owner Dan Brown, which led Carol Brown to get involved.

“Originally it was just a family event and I just kind of got sucked into it. I helped to make sure all this stuff was done and set up properly,” Carol Brown said. “I just wanted to be a part of the community, so it seemed to work. Everyone loves it and every year people come in and seem to have a blast.”

She added that her two sons, Conrad and Merrick Brown, have also been involved in the museum over the years.

She said the plan is for Conrad to eventually take over the nonprofit once Dan and she decide to retire.

“They’ve been mostly involved with the Toy Museum up until now. Conrad, he’s the one who’s going to eventually be in charge of it. He’s been slowly taking over the store, and Merrick normally is involved, but he isn’t this year because he’s working abroad,” Brown said.

To celebrate being open for the season on Saturday, the museum will be giving away a free LEGO fire truck to all children with the price of admission.

Brown said she wanted to thank the community for its continued support over the past 20 years. She added that several residents volunteered in preparation for opening for the season, which will stretch from now until September.