The Largest Lego Display In Mississippi Is As Magical As It Sounds
By Daniella DiRienzo|Published August 04, 2018
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Daniella DiRienzo
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Though Daniella was born in New York and has lived in a couple of other states, Mississippi has been her home for more than 30 years. After graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi, Daniella began to hone her writing skills through various internships. In the years since, she’s had the privilege of having her articles appear in several publications, such as the Mississippi-based Parents & Kids Magazine. She’s also had the honor of interviewing actress Sela Ward for The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience.
Legos are as much a classic as peanut butter and jelly. Just like the tasty sandwich, the timeless building blocks can be enjoyed by people of all ages. And if you’re looking for the perfect place to enjoy some Legos, look no further than The Mississippi Coast Model Railroad Museum. In addition to a variety of exhibits, displays, and train rides, the museum houses the largest Lego display in Mississippi…and it’s as magical as it sounds. Take a look:
This is The Mississippi Coast Model Railroad Museum. It’s open Tuesday through Saturday from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., and is free to visit (but donations are accepted).
In fact, the museum holds the record of having the largest Lego railroad display in the entire state. The expansive (and equally impressive) display is made up of almost two million pieces!
And the collection is just slated to get bigger thanks to the museum’s Master Builder, Scott Sanburn, who’s been building the displays for over 35 years. (Job envy anyone?!)
Make your way through the museum and you’ll find displays featuring everything from your favorite movie and TV characters to familiar sights, like McDonald’s and Wal-Mart.
The Lego display is no doubt a reason to visit the museum, but it’s not the only reason. There are also 85 running model trains and interactive exhibits – and that’s just indoors.
Visit The Mississippi Coast Model Railroad Museum at 504 Pass Rd., Gulfport, MS 39507. For more information, call (228) 284-5731 or head to the museum’s website or Facebook page.
So, ever been to this museum? Did you know about the larger-than-life Lego display? Tell us in the comments section.