Leonardo da Vinci: The Mechanics of Genius
Leonardo da Vinci: The Mechanics of Genius is the internationally-acclaimed, must-see exhibition of 2016.
It's your chance to investigate both the facts and the misconceptions that surround this great genius of the Renaissance: Was he the period's only designer of machines? Did all of his designs get fully constructed?
Find out the answers to these questions and many others at a unique exhibition of remarkable prescience, rare beauty and astonishing creativity.
Highlights of the exhibition include:
39 historical models of Leonardo’s inventions including flying machines, diving equipment and weapons
Large-scale reproductions of Leonardo’s famous drawings and sketches
13 Interactive games and 10 multimedia installations
Modern examples of bio-inspired robotics, aviation and materials technology
You know Leonardo the artist from paintings including The Last Supper and Mona Lisa – now discover Leonardo the brilliant, insatiably curious engineer.
Suitable for
Family friendly
Admission
£10 (Concessions: £8)
Website
www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/visitmuseum/plan_your_visit/exhibitions/leonardo
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