How many pieces does the set have?

The set has 307 pieces made from 109 distinct parts.

Does it include a minifigure?

Yes, one minifigure is included.

What colours define the model?

Dark bluish grey, reddish brown, medium nougat and tan make up its fairly muted palette.

LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO

LEGO® Tribute to Galileo Galilei

With this set, LEGO® Ideas honours the Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei, known for his telescope observations and his role in reshaping our view of the solar system. Spread across 307 pieces, it builds a small scene around a telescope and research desk, finished off with a minifigure. The full parts list and colours are further down this page.

Set number: 40595
Year: 2023
Pieces: 307
Minifigures: 1
Theme: LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO
Different parts: 109

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 109

As BrickLink list (XML)

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Spare parts (5)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Minifigures 1

Galileo Galilei fig-0144125 pieces × 1

Description

Science history in miniature

Galileo Galilei is widely regarded as one of the founders of modern astronomy, his observations through a self-built telescope fundamentally changed how the solar system was understood. A LEGO® set in his honour joins a small handful of Ideas sets that celebrate notable figures or milestones in the history of science, rather than drawing on films or games for inspiration. At 307 pieces, the model stays compact, but it focuses entirely on the symbolism of a telescope, a desk and research tools rather than grand gestures.

Colours and construction

Dark bluish grey and reddish brown dominate alongside medium nougat and tan, a combination that evokes historical wood, metal and parchment and suits the scientific subject well. That fairly muted colour choice sets the set apart clearly from brighter themed worlds and gives it a deliberately restrained, fitting look. The parts list on this page shows exactly which of the 109 distinct pieces come in which shade and how they're distributed across the small scene.

Minifigure and scene

One minifigure comes with the set, presumably representing the scientist himself, surrounded by the typical trappings of a historical workspace. That turns the model into more than pure decoration, it tells a small story about observation and discovery that sits comfortably on a desk or shelf near books and other science-themed sets without taking up much space.

Placing it as a special release

Sets like this often appear as a special addition within the Ideas range and have frequently been available only in limited numbers or through particular promotions, though this page deliberately avoids specific claims on that front. For collectors of science or Ideas sets, it's still a model that fits neatly alongside other tribute sets thematically, whether dedicated to other historical figures or notable inventions. The parts list on this page helps track down matching shades for your own small diorama projects built around science and discovery.

FAQ

How many pieces does the set have?: The set has 307 pieces made from 109 distinct parts.
Does it include a minifigure?: Yes, one minifigure is included.
What colours define the model?: Dark bluish grey, reddish brown, medium nougat and tan make up its fairly muted palette.

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