Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects
The new exhibit brings some of nature’s most beloved flora and fauna to colorful life with 14 impressive sculptures built with over 350,000 simple toy blocks.

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Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects Made with LEGO® Bricks
Saturday, May 27th – Monday, September 4th
The Holden Arboretum is excited to announce it will open a new outdoor exhibit that will appeal to the kid in all of us. Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects Made with LEGO® Bricks features more than a dozen towering creations that will pop out of garden and trail landscapes creating a magical new world at the arboretum. Nature Connects opens Saturday, May 27th, and runs through Monday, September 4th, 2023.
buy ticketsThe new exhibit brings some of nature’s most beloved flora and fauna to colorful life with 14 impressive sculptures built with over 350,000 simple toy blocks. As visitors explore the lush arboretum grounds, they will be greeted by a giant monarch butterfly, a gorgeous lily, life-like gardeners, and nearly a dozen more delightful creations. **Please note: the hummingbird sculpture is temporarily off exhibit and being repaired. It will be back on display as soon as possible.
Just as LEGO pieces interconnect, everything in nature is in a delicate balance. The narrative that accompanies the intricate displays will remind visitors of the importance of conservation, the balance of ecosystems, as well as the relationships between humankind and the natural world.
Hours & Admission
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m
Wednesday: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Monday: Closed
The Holden Arboretum will close early on Tuesday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day. Hours will be 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Adults: $20
- Children (3 – 12 years old): $14
- Children (2 and under): Free
- Members are always free
Save $1 per ticket by purchasing your tickets online in advance. It’s fast, easy and convenient!
Things to discover
Behind the scenes: One mantis’ journey to the Holden Arboretum
Learn moreAbout Imagine Exhibitions
Imagine Exhibitions is currently producing over 40 unique exhibitions globally in museums, science centers, zoos, integrated resorts, and non-traditional venues, with millions of people around the world visiting our exhibitions each year. In addition to developing successful traveling exhibitions, Imagine Exhibitions designs, opens, and operates permanent installations and venues, and consults on building, expanding, and directing museums and attractions. With decades of diverse experience in the museum and entertainment industries, Imagine Exhibitions consistently develops exhibitions that educate and excite while exceeding attendance goals. For more information, visit www.ImagineExhibitions.com or find us on Facebook.