LEGOLAND Discovery Center Michigan is an indoor play space for younger children, built entirely around LEGO bricks. It is inside the Great Lakes Crossing Outlets mall at 4240 Baldwin Road in Auburn Hills, about half an hour north of downtown Detroit, and it is a dependable choice when the weather turns. Inside you will find building workshops, a 4D cinema, mini-cities built from bricks, large LEGO character figures, rides and play areas. Admission covers the rides, attractions and 4D movies, while the virtual reality pod experience is an extra cost. The attraction is aimed squarely at younger children and their families, and adults without children in tow will find less to hold them; it is a place to go because a child wants to, rather than a stand-alone sight. It is wheelchair accessible, and wheelchairs can be rented from the mall's security office in District 2. For a child who loves bricks, it is an easy half day.
Hours and parking
The attraction's hours vary by season and by day, and published schedules differ, so confirm the day's opening times before you go. The mall offers free parking, and the easiest access is by parking near Entry 6. Special seasonal events run during the year, so look at the calendar if you are visiting around a holiday. The attraction can be busy on weekends and school holidays, and a weekday visit is calmer.
Tickets
Each person in your party must show a valid voucher on a phone or printed, and vouchers cannot be combined with other offers, discounts or coupons. Free cancellation and rescheduling are available until 24 hours before your visit. The VR pod is not included and costs extra, so decide at the door whether you want it. Allow about two to three hours, which is long enough for the workshops, rides and a film without exhausting small children.
Pairing it
SEA LIFE Michigan is in the same mall, so a family can do both on one day, with lunch at the mall's food court between them. The Detroit Zoo makes a good second-day outing, and The Henry Ford is the better choice for school-age children who like cars and inventions. If you are traveling without children, skip this and spend the time in Midtown or Dearborn instead.
What to expect
The experience
A self-guided visit to an indoor LEGO attraction with building workshops, mini-cities, rides, play areas and a 4D cinema.
Best time
A weekday for lighter crowds; ideal on a cold or wet day.
How long
Two to three hours.
Tips
Bring your voucher on a phone or printed, confirm opening times for your day and note that the VR pod costs extra.
Quick picks
- Best for
- Families with young children who love LEGO bricks.
- Families
- Excellent for younger children; adults will mostly be supervising.
- Couples
- Not aimed at couples; pick another stop if you are traveling without children.
- Pair with
- SEA LIFE Michigan, in the same mall.
- Time needed
- Two to three hours.
Good questions
Where is LEGOLAND Discovery Center Michigan?+
Inside Great Lakes Crossing Outlets at 4240 Baldwin Road, Auburn Hills. Parking is free, and Entry 6 is the easiest access.
What is included in the ticket?+
Admission, plus the rides, attractions and 4D movies. The virtual reality pod costs extra.
Can I cancel?+
Yes, free cancellation and rescheduling are available until 24 hours before your visit.
Who is it for?+
Young children and their families. Adults without children will find much less to do.
Is it accessible?+
Yes, it is wheelchair accessible, and wheelchairs can be rented at the mall's security office in District 2.
