Set Details
- Set Number
- 5876
- Name
- Hospital Ward
- Theme
- Belville
- Year
- 1996
- Pieces
- 111
- Complexity
- Quick
- Build Time
- 20-45 minutes
- Ages
- 6+
- Type
- Play-focused
About LEGO Hospital Ward
LEGO Hospital Ward (set #5876) is a mid-sized build with 111 pieces from the Belville theme, released in 1996. The Belville line features doll-scale figures and play scenes for girls. This is a quick-level build suitable for ages 6+, with an estimated build time of 20-45 minutes. This set dates from the 1990s, a turbulent decade when LEGO launched Star Wars and Mindstorms while navigating financial difficulties.
Set Highlights
- 111 pieces at quick complexity — a 20-45 minutes build.
- Compatible with all standard LEGO sets — bricks extend naturally into other sets you own.
- Play-focused build with interactive elements designed for 6+ builders.
- Classic-era set from 1996 — no longer in production and popular with collectors.
Who Is This Set For?
Gift for Ages 6+
The quick difficulty makes this accessible without being trivial — a well-matched gift for LEGO fans in the 6+ age range.
Weekend Build Project
111 pieces with an estimated 20-45 minutes fits comfortably into a focused afternoon or weekend session.
Expanding a Belville Collection
A solid addition for collectors building out their Belville 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.
Finding Instructions
Building instructions for LEGO Hospital Ward (#5876) are available as a free PDF on LEGO.com. You can also upload a photo of this set to LegoFinder to identify it and access the instructions directly.
Hospital Ward FAQ
Related Reading
More Belville Sets
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Also Released in 1996
All 1996 sets →Similar Build Difficulty
Sets at roughly the same piece count and complexity tier — different theme and year, but a similar build experience.
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