Set Details
- Set Number
- 297
- Name
- Nursery
- Theme
- Homemaker
- Year
- 1978
- Pieces
- 169
- Complexity
- Moderate
- Build Time
- 1-2 hours
- Ages
- 8+
- Type
- Play-focused
About LEGO Nursery
LEGO Nursery (set #297) is a mid-sized build with 169 pieces from the Homemaker theme, released in 1978. The Homemaker line features dollhouse-style domestic play sets. This is a moderate-level build suitable for ages 8+, with an estimated build time of 1-2 hours. This set dates from 1978, the landmark year LEGO introduced the minifigure along with the first Castle and Space themes.
Set Highlights
- 169 pieces at moderate complexity — a 1-2 hours build.
- Compatible with all standard LEGO sets — bricks extend naturally into other sets you own.
- Play-focused build with interactive elements designed for 8+ builders.
- Vintage 1978 release — increasingly rare in complete, unplayed condition.
Who Is This Set For?
Gift for Ages 8+
The moderate difficulty makes this accessible without being trivial — a well-matched gift for LEGO fans in the 8+ age range.
Weekend Build Project
169 pieces with an estimated 1-2 hours fits comfortably into a focused afternoon or weekend session.
Expanding a Homemaker Collection
A solid addition for collectors building out their Homemaker shelf. Introduces parts and builds that complement other sets from the same line.
Build Tips
Check the piece count on the bag against the parts list before starting — knowing what you have prevents mid-build surprises.
Even in small sets, connection order matters. Follow the steps rather than building sections independently.
For active play sets, key connection points (hinges, turntables, clip joints) can loosen over time — a small dab of LEGO's own tube clutch lubricant on the stud resolves most looseness without damage.
Vintage sets may show slight color variation from modern LEGO due to different ABS formulas. This is normal and part of the set's character, not a defect.
Finding Instructions
Instructions for older sets like #297 (1978) may not always be available on LEGO.com. Try searching the set number directly, or upload a photo of the bricks to LegoFinder — the AI can identify vintage sets from their parts.
Nursery FAQ
Related Reading
More Homemaker Sets
See all Homemaker →
Also Released in 1978
All 1978 sets →Similar Build Difficulty
Sets at roughly the same piece count and complexity tier — different theme and year, but a similar build experience.
Need Instructions for Nursery?
Upload a photo of your LEGO Nursery set and get the building instructions PDF in seconds.
Upload a Photo Now