LEGO City Lunar Research Base 60350 – NASA-Inspired Space Set with 6 Minifigs

Launch into open-ended space adventures

Let young explorers pilot big ideas with the LEGO City Lunar Research Base (60350). This NASA-inspired set blends authentic design with imaginative play, inviting kids to simulate lunar missions, assemble science teams, and pilot a fleet of vehicles across a Moon-like landscape. With 786 pieces, the model offers a satisfying building challenge and a tangible sense of scale: the base rises over 5 in (13 cm), spans about 15.5 in (40 cm) in width, and measures roughly 10 in (25 cm) deep. The result is a sturdy, display-worthy outpost that can anchor countless space stories.

The kit centers on a domed accommodation module equipped for research, plus a veritable roster of vehicles and tools essential for exploration. The included lunar lander, VIPER rover, moon buggy, and a skycrane drone give kids multiple angles for action—whether conducting rover patrols, docking missions, or high-tech scouting. Six astronaut minifigures bring diverse roles to play, from pilots to scientists, enabling cooperative storytelling across different mission threads.

What fuels play: features and accessories

• Domed accommodation quarters with a botany lab, a ground-level garage, an air lock, and a docking tunnel for cross-module interactions
• Luna-focused vehicles: a lunar lander, VIPER rover, moon buggy, and a skycrane drone for dynamic space work
• Six astronaut minifigures to create a hands-on space team and varied mission scenarios
• Planet-surface scanner, plants, drinking mugs and helmets as small, tactile storytelling props

• LEGO Building Instructions app offers interactive digital maps with zoom and rotate views to aid planning
• Promotes open-ended play that blends imagination with elements inspired by real space missions
• Excellent gift idea for kids 7+ who enjoy space, engineering, and collaborative play

Why this set inspires longer play sessions

Besides its impressive piece count and realistic aesthetics, the Lunar Research Base encourages problem-solving, teamwork, and sequencing as kids plan experiments, manage crew rotations, and coordinate vehicle movements. The modular design supports easy reconfiguration, so play can evolve from a single outpost to a regional lunar research network. The LEGO Building Instructions app lets kids view the model from multiple angles during construction, which can help with visual thinking and planning ahead for the next build.

For families and gift-givers, this set pairs well with other LEGO City Space builds, opening up extended mission possibilities and networked storytelling. The recommended age range, combined with the mix of minifigures, vehicles, and lab spaces, makes it a versatile option for both solo play and collaborative adventures with friends or siblings.

Key specs at a glance

Constructed as a kid-friendly model, it serves as a tactile, imaginative playground built from bricks that connect in familiar LEGO ways. The designed scale and included accessories help bring to life a hands-on lunar environment that kids can display or re-create with new stories each time they play.

Recommended for ages 7+, with a feature-rich set of environments, vehicles and scientists ready to explore the Moon and beyond. The set invites kids to dream big while exploring practical play patterns that mirror real-world exploration themes.