Your visit to the Leonardo Da Vinci Museum

Located in the heart of Florence on Via del Castellaccio, the Leonardo Da Vinci Museum invites you to step into the creative world of one of history’s greatest minds. This interactive museum is dedicated to the Renaissance master’s visionary inventions, scientific explorations and celebrated artistic achievements. By booking skip-the-line entry, you can walk straight in and start your immersive journey without the wait.

Arrival and entry

Upon arrival, you’ll appreciate fast-track access which lets you bypass the queue and make the most of your time. The museum features clear, multilingual explanations accompanying every display. From the moment you step inside, the space offers a contemporary look at Leonardo’s mind, with plenty of information presented in visitor-friendly formats. The site is also fully accessible for guests with mobility needs.

Discovering the exhibits

The museum is organized into four themed areas—earth, water, air and fire—simulating Leonardo’s broad curiosity. More than 50 interactive exhibits await, including working models of da Vinci’s original machines, like the hydraulic saw, printing press, and paddle boat. You’re encouraged to touch and operate selected models, gaining first-hand insight into the mechanics that shaped Renaissance engineering. These machines demonstrate da Vinci’s ahead-of-his-time thinking about movement, force and energy.

• Engage with full-size and scaled models of inventions including bridges, cranes and weapons

• Operate functional machines and test basic physics principles hands-on

• Explore educational displays detailing Leonardo’s anatomical discoveries, with sketches and models revealing his studies of the human body

Art and digital experiences

Complementing the inventions is an impressive array of digital reproductions of Leonardo’s most famous paintings and sketches. These high-resolution displays offer stunning detail, letting you observe notable works like the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper up close. Multimedia projections provide in-depth background on da Vinci’s life, art and influence, making this museum as fascinating for art lovers as it is for science enthusiasts.

Interactive workshops and features

The museum is family-friendly and designed to inspire curiosity in all ages. At certain times, hands-on workshops are available where visitors can try building models based on da Vinci’s designs, such as the self-supporting bridge or geometric solids. These sessions add an extra educational dimension to the experience, making it ideal for students and families.

• Interactive learning zones, perfect for school groups and kids

• Opportunities to build, experiment and take inspiration from da Vinci’s engineering

Before you leave

Before finishing your visit, take a few minutes to browse the museum’s charming bookshop located at the entrance. Here, you’ll find unique mementos ranging from wooden model kits and themed gadgets to books and educational materials, all inspired by Leonardo’s remarkable legacy.

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