How many pieces are in the Museum Break-in?

Museum Break-in contains 563 pieces.

What age is the Museum Break-in recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 6-12.

When was the Museum Break-in released?

Museum Break-in was released in 2013.

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🏛 Police

Set #60008

Museum Break-in

The Museum Break-in set is a classic LEGO City adventure.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Ages 6+ · Intermediate build LEGO City fans and kids who enjoy police-themed play
Build: 563 pieces · about 4.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $69.99 list price · 12.4¢ per piece
Availability: Retired at LEGO

★★★★☆ 4.1 community rating from 204 ratings

Fans appreciate the detailed museum design and the variety of minifigures, making it a fun and engaging set for kids. Some find the helicopter a bit simple and wish for more elaborate museum artifacts.

$69.99

📝 Our Take

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The Museum Break-in set is a classic LEGO City adventure. Released in 2013, it captures the timeless theme of cops and robbers with a detailed museum setting and fun play features.

This set is perfect for LEGO City fans and kids who enjoy role-playing scenarios. The build is straightforward and engaging, offering plenty of opportunities for imaginative play with the included minifigures and accessories.

Skip this if you are looking for complex building techniques or a massive display piece. Consider more recent LEGO City sets with larger structures and advanced building methods for a more challenging experience.

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🧱 Building Experience

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563

Pieces

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4.5h

Estimated Build Time

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Intermediate

Difficulty

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6-12

Ages

Build Highlights:

Building the detailed museum facade
Constructing the getaway truck with hidden features
Assembling the helicopter for aerial pursuits
Creating the museum interior with display artifacts

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⏳ Retired

The Museum Break-in set offers moderate investment potential. As a retired LEGO City set from 2013, it benefits from nostalgia and the enduring popularity of the police theme. The set's rising price trend indicates increasing demand from collectors. While not as iconic as some licensed themes, its complete set and minifigure selection make it a reasonable investment for patient collectors. However, potential investors should be aware that LEGO City sets are generally produced in larger quantities, which can limit appreciation.

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📖 About This Set

Stop the burglars at the LEGO® City museum!

In a daring midnight raid, the burglars are breaking into the LEGO® City museum through the rooftop window. Before they can escape with the valuable treasures, they trip the laser beam. Don't let them use the rope to make a rooftop escape! Keep a close eye on them with the Elite Police helicopter's LEGO® light brick spotlight until the Elite Police van arrives to make the arrest! Lock up the pesky burglars and take the treasures back before they escape in the getaway van! Includes 6 minifigures: 2 burglars, and an Elite Police pilot, driver and 2 Elite Police officers with assorted accessories.

Includes 6 minifigures: 2 burglars, Elite Police pilot, driver and 2 Elite Police officers, all with assorted accessories
Features opening rooftop window
Vehicles include Elite Police van, Elite Police helicopter and a burglar getaway van
Accessories include painting, blue diamond, sword, plate and a gold nugget element
Elite Police helicopter features LEGO® light brick spotlight and spinning rotors
Accessories include rope, handcuffs, flashlight and a walkie-talkie
Turn on the Elite Police helicopter's LEGO® light brick spotlight!
Arrest the burglars!
Recover the treasure!
Measures over 5" (14cm) high, 4" (12cm) wide and 5" (13cm) deep
Elite Police helicopter measures over 2" (7cm) high, 7" (19cm) long and 6" (16cm) wide
Elite Police van measures over 3" (8cm) high, 5" (15cm) long and 2" (7cm) wide
Burglar getaway van measures over 2" (6cm) high, 4" (11cm) long and 2" (6cm) wide

⚖ Compare Similar Sets

Compared to other police-themed sets, the Museum Break-in offers a unique setting with its focus on a museum robbery. Sets like the Mobile Police Unit (60044-1) offer different play scenarios. The Museum Break-in stands out for its architectural design and the inclusion of civilian elements alongside the police vehicles.

6 Minifigures Included

Policeman, Dark Blue Jacket with Pockets and Badge, White Helmet with Visor

5 parts

B-

Criminal, Black Striped Top with Rope, Dark Bluish Gray Hat, Stubble

4 parts

B-

Policeman, Dark Bluish Gray Vest with Radio, Badge and Pouches over Medium Blue Shirt, Black Cap, Beard

4 parts

Policeman, Dark Bluish Gray Vest with Radio, Badge and Pouches over Medium Blue Shirt, Black Hat with Visor

5 parts

Policeman, Dark Bluish Gray Vest with Radio, Badge and Pouches over Medium Blue Shirt, Black Hat with Visor, Open Mouth

5 parts

Criminal, Black Striped Top with Rope, Black Hair, Black Eyemask

4 parts

B-

The set includes six minifigures, featuring a mix of police officers and criminals. The striped-shirt criminals add a classic touch, while the police officers with various hats and expressions provide ample play possibilities.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 563
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 133 unique parts, 536 pieces
Minifigures: 6

The official piece count includes the 27 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

Missing a piece? Check this set piece by piece, with look-alike colors flagged and element IDs for replacements.

Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...

Part #: 10201 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 11211 1× Red

Windscreen 4 x 4 ...

Part #: 11289 1× Trans-Light Blue

Sticker Sheet 1 f...

Part #: 12752 1× [No Color/Any Color]

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 12825 3× White

Sticker Sheet 2 f...

Part #: 13561 1× [No Color/Any Color]

String with End S...

Part #: 14210 1× Black

Panel 1 x 4 x 1 w...

Part #: 15207 2× Black

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2412b 5× Dark Bluish Gray

Wedge Plate 3 x 6...

Part #: 2419 1× White

Propeller 3 Blade...

Part #: 2421 1× Black

Plant, Leaves 4 x 3

Part #: 2423 2× Green

Tile 1 x 4 with G...

Part #: 2431 1× Light Bluish Gray

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2432 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2432 1× Reddish Brown

Plate 2 x 12

Part #: 2445 1× White

Plate 2 x 12

Part #: 2445 1× Black

Part #: 2479 1× Black

Technic Pin with ...

Part #: 2780 1× Black

Lever Small Base ...

Part #: 298c02 2× Blue

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 2× Tan

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 2× Dark Blue

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 2× White

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 8× Dark Blue

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 5× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 6× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 8

Part #: 3008 3× Tan

Brick 1 x 8

Part #: 3008 8× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 6

Part #: 3009 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 6

Part #: 3009 6× Tan

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 2× Black

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 3× White

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 7× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 30136 16× Tan

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 30151a 1× Trans-Clear

Rock 1 x 1 Jewel ...

Part #: 30153 1× Trans-Dark Blue

Weapon Sword / Ka...

Part #: 30173b 1× Pearl Gold

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 3× Blue

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 1× Yellow

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 4× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 2× Blue

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 2× White

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 3× Reddish Brown

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 4× Trans-Red

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 16× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 2× Trans-Yellow

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 2× Trans-Orange

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 2× Trans-Yellow

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 4× Trans-Red

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 8× Light Bluish Gray

Helicopter Skid R...

Part #: 30248 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Flag 7 x 3 with Rod

Part #: 30292 2× Trans-Light Blue

Plate 4 x 4

Part #: 3031 3× Tan

Plate 4 x 6

Part #: 3032 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 4 x 6

Part #: 3032 2× Black

Plate 2 x 8

Part #: 3034 5× Reddish Brown

Tile Special 2 x ...

Part #: 30350c 2× Red

Brick Sloped 18° ...

Part #: 30363 12× Light Bluish Gray

Bar 4L (Lightsabe...

Part #: 30374 6× Trans-Red

Bar 4L (Lightsabe...

Part #: 30374 6× White

Rock 1 x 1 Crysta...

Part #: 30385 1× Pearl Gold

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039 4× Dark Blue

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3040b 2× White

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3040b 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 30414 2× Tan

Brick Special 2 x...

Part #: 30592 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3062b 4× Reddish Brown

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 2× Dark Tan

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 15× Trans-Dark Blue

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 2× Trans-Yellow

Tile 1 x 1 with G...

Part #: 3070b 1× Trans-Green

Tile 1 x 1 with G...

Part #: 3070b 1× Trans-Red

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 32000 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Axle 2 No...

Part #: 32062 1× Black

Plate 1 x 8

Part #: 3460 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 3

Part #: 3622 3× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 3

Part #: 3623 2× Black

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3660 2× Dark Blue

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3660 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3665 6× White

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 9× Red

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 7× White

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3700 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 2× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 5× Red

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 1× White

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3747b 6× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 3794b 1× White

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 3794b 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 3× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 2× Red

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 2× White

Steering Stand 1 ...

Part #: 3829c01 2× Yellow

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 3941 22× Tan

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 3941 1× White

Plate 6 x 6

Part #: 3958 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Equipment Radio [...

Part #: 3962b 1× Black

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 40490 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Seat / Chair 2 x ...

Part #: 4079b 1× Reddish Brown

Seat / Chair 2 x ...

Part #: 4079b 2× Yellow

Tile Round 2 x 2 ...

Part #: 4150pr0001 1× White

Tile 1 x 8 with G...

Part #: 4162 2× White

Windscreen 2 x 6 ...

Part #: 4176 1× Trans-Light Blue

Technic Pin 1/2 w...

Part #: 4274 6× Blue

Equipment Weapon,...

Part #: 4349 1× Black

Brick Wedged, Cur...

Part #: 43713 1× White

Wedge Plate 4 x 4...

Part #: 43719 1× White

Hinge Plate 1 x 2...

Part #: 44567a 2× Black

Tail Shuttle - Small

Part #: 44661 1× White

Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...

Part #: 44728 4× Blue

Plate 1 x 10

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Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 4488 9× Light Bluish Gray

Dish 2 x 2 Invert...

Part #: 4740 1× Trans-Clear

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 47457 3× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Wedged, Cur...

Part #: 47753 1× White

Plate Special 4 x...

Part #: 47998 2× White

Part #: 48336 2× Green

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 48336 10× Light Bluish Gray

Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [...

Part #: 4865a 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [...

Part #: 4865a 3× Light Bluish Gray

Wheel Arch, Mudgu...

Part #: 50745 4× White

Wheel Arch, Mudgu...

Part #: 50745 4× Red

Brick Curved 3 x ...

Part #: 50950 2× Black

Brick Wedged, Cur...

Part #: 52031 1× White

Brick Wedged, Cur...

Part #: 52031 1× Red

Vehicle Base 6 x ...

Part #: 52037 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 52107 5× Light Bluish Gray

Glass for Window ...

Part #: 57895 2× Trans-Clear

Plate Round Corne...

Part #: 6003 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Wheel 11 x 12 wit...

Part #: 6014b 8× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 60470b 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 60476 6× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 60478 4× Light Bluish Gray

Panel 1 x 4 x 3 [...

Part #: 60581 1× Trans-Brown

Panel 1 x 4 x 3 [...

Part #: 60581 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Panel 1 x 4 x 3 [...

Part #: 60581 3× Dark Blue

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 60583b 6× Dark Blue

Door Frame 1 x 4 ...

Part #: 60596 3× Tan

Door 1 x 4 x 6 Sm...

Part #: 60616a 1× Trans-Clear

Brick Curved 1 x ...

Part #: 6091 4× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 12

Part #: 6112 3× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 5× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 1× Trans-Yellow

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 2× Reddish Brown

Equipment Handcuffs

Part #: 61482 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Special 4 x...

Part #: 6179 1× Dark Tan

Bar 1 x 4 x 3 [En...

Part #: 62113 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Equipment Dish / ...

Part #: 6256 1× Metallic Gold

Light Brick 2 x 3...

Part #: 62930 1× Trans-Clear

Tile 1 x 3

Part #: 63864 2× Black

Weapon Lightsaber...

Part #: 64567 1× Light Bluish Gray

Tile 1 x 6 with G...

Part #: 6636 2× Black

Tile 1 x 6 with G...

Part #: 6636 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 72454 1× White

Microfig [Plain]

Part #: 85863 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 85984 6× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 85984 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Tile 2 x 4 with G...

Part #: 87079 3× White

Tile 2 x 4 with G...

Part #: 87079 2× Light Bluish Gray

Tile 2 x 4 with G...

Part #: 87079 3× Dark Blue

Tile 2 x 4 with G...

Part #: 87079 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 87087 2× Tan

Panel 1 x 2 x 2 [...

Part #: 87552 6× Trans-Light Blue

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 87580 4× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 87609 2× White

Tyre 21 x 12 with...

Part #: 87697 8× Black

Plate 16 x 16

Part #: 91405 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 4 x...

Part #: 92099 1× White

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 92280 5× Light Bluish Gray

Windscreen 3 x 6 x 2

Part #: 92583 1× Trans-Brown

Tool Crowbar

Part #: 92585 1× Red

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 92593 1× White

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 92593 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick and Axle Se...

Part #: 96874 1× Orange

Tile Round 1 x 1

Part #: 98138 2× Trans-Dark Blue

Vehicle Body, Whe...

Part #: 98835 1× Dark Bluish Gray

The set features a good selection of Tan and Light Bluish Gray bricks, useful for building structures. The Trans-Dark Blue tiles add a touch of realism to the museum displays.

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💎 Notable Parts

Tan Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] (16x) $2.40

Trans-Dark Blue Tile 1 x 2 with Groove (15x) $1.50

Light Bluish Gray Plate Special 1 x 2 [Side Handle Closed Ends] (10x) $2.00

Est. BrickLink Part Value

$5.90

💡 MOC Potential

🏙 Expand the museum into a larger cultural district with additional buildings.

🚗 Rebuild the getaway truck into a SWAT vehicle or armored transport.

🏛 Transform the museum into a bank or art gallery.

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LEGOSupremePlease's review highlights the unique elements of the Museum Break-in set, such as the blue gem and display covers. The review also points out the interesting painting (sticker) and spotlight feature on the helicopter.

Lego City 60008 Museum Break In Review 60008

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Lego City 60008 Museum Break In Review 60008

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📖 Building Instructions 8

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Inventory Statistics

134

Unique Parts

563

Official Piece Count

536

Cataloged Inventory Pieces

Minifigures

Spare Parts

The official piece count includes the 27 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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