Leonardo da Vinci: Machines in Motion (2009-2010)

 Leonardo da Vinci: Machines in Motion

September 5, 2009 - January 3, 2010 

                    

Leonardo da Vinci: Machines in Motion presents 40 life-sized and fully operational artifacts, as opposed to miniatures or static displays, grouped into four sections based upon applications linked to the elements of air, water, land and fire. Most of the materials used in the construction of these machines, including wood, rope and glue, were available in da Vinci’s era, and are the ones proposed by him in his codices.  The machines were crafted by hand using tools prescribed by the master himself, and then reinforced for the traveling exhibition.  Visitors are encouraged to touch and set the machines into motion, combining a fascinating hands-on experience with an exploration of the principles da Vinci employed to create each machine.

$4 in addition to general admission/Free for Members. 

 

 

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Leonardo da Vinci: Machines in Motion was designed and built by Museo Leonardo da Vinci in Florence, Italy.
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Exhibit images used with permission, McWane Science Center.