Leonardo Interactive Museum
About
The Leonardo Interactive Museum is a fully interactive museum in Florence dedicated to Leonardo da Vinci. It houses a vast collection of machines designed by the Universal Genius in his famous "Codices." Located in the heart of Florence's historic center, near the Cathedral and the Accademia Gallery, the museum offers a unique experience. Visitors can operate the prototypes to understand their workings and delve into Da Vinci's mechanical mind. The museum also has a section for educational workshops, where visitors can build some of Leonardo's most important designs. A visit to the museum reveals the extraordinary mind of this exceptional man, showcasing impressive life-sized inventions, including his famous "war machines," the "civil engineering machines" like Brunelleschi's crane, and the "flying machines," representing Leonardo's ambitious dream of flight.
At a glance
- Typical visit: about 1 hour 30 minutes