LEONARDO DA VINCI. 500 YEARS OF GENIUS
Created in collaboration with the Leonardo da Vinci Museum in Rome, this large-scale exhibition celebrates the Museu de les Ciències’ 25th anniversary with a journey through the mind of one of history’s most influential creators. Visitors encounter Leonardo’s revolutionary ideas through high-definition projections, recreated machines crafted by Italian artisans, virtual reality experiences and thematic spaces connecting his inventions to the technology of today and tomorrow. From the secrets of the Codex Leicester to aviation prototypes, urban designs and anatomical studies, the exhibition offers a vivid portrait of a thinker who shaped the foundations of modern science, engineering and creativity.
Leonardo da Vinci. 500 Years of Genius marks the start of the 25th-anniversary celebration of the Museu de les Ciències, introducing visitors to a groundbreaking exploration of Leonardo’s universal genius.
This immersive project merges art, science and technology, allowing guests to follow Leonardo’s visionary ideas across multiple disciplines.
Developed in collaboration with the Leonardo da Vinci Museum in Rome, the exhibition combines physical models, high-resolution digital content, cinematic environments and sensory experiences to reveal the scale of Da Vinci’s impact.
What You Will Experience
Large-Scale Machines & Inventions
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Over 50 machines built by Italian artisans
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Designs for vehicles, weapons, mechanisms and engineering tools
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Leonardo’s blueprint for the ideal city
Aviation & Flight Prototypes
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Parachutes, gliders and mechanical wings
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Early studies that anticipated modern aeronautics
Water, Light & Scientific Thought
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Hydraulic innovations and water-flow studies
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Experiments with light and optics that shaped scientific method
Codex Leicester
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Pages written between 1504 and 1506, offering insight into Leonardo’s scientific observations
Art & Anatomy
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A 360º multisensory interpretation of the Mona Lisa
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Studies of the human body, proportions and anatomy
Sensory & Immersive Technology
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The innovative SENSORY4™ system combining:
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moving images
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surround sound
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immersive projections
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A gallery that transports visitors to Florence, Venice and Milan, complete with atmospheric scents of the Renaissance
Virtual Reality Experience
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Fly over historic Florence through an interactive VR journey
Tickets
Entry to the exhibition is included with general admission to the Museu de les Ciències.
Tickets can be purchased on the official ticketing page.
Official Website
For full exhibition details and updates, visit the official event page
Who Is It For?
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Families, Students and educators, Visitors interested in innovation, art, engineering or scientific history, Anyone fascinated by the mind of Da Vinci and the roots of modern technology
Visitor Information
For additional details or group arrangements, please refer to the contact information provided by the Museu de les Ciències on the official website.