The museum is located on the site of a 16th-century monastery of San Vittore al Corpo.
The Toti S-506 submarine displayed in the outdoor pavilion was transported through the streets of Milan in a complex 10-day logistics operation in 2005.
It houses a fragment of the Moon rock brought back to Earth during the Apollo 17 mission.
The collection includes the original steam locomotive 'Gr. 685.068', once nicknamed the 'Queen of Italian Locomotives'.
The museum's foundry pavilion contains a large-scale collection of metallurgical and iron-working machinery.
The Leonardo Gallery features a dedicated section on da Vinci's studies of flight and hydrodynamics.
The Museo Nazionale Scienza e Tecnologia Leonardo da Vinci is housed within a restored 16th-century Olivetan monastery in Milan. It holds the largest permanent collection in the world dedicated to Leonardo da Vinci's engineering designs, featuring physical models built from his original sketches. The exhibition spans several interconnected buildings and an expansive outdoor area showcasing large-scale transport artifacts. Highlights include a full-scale reconstruction of the Toti S-506 submarine and the original Ebe schooner. The museum covers diverse scientific themes ranging from astronomy and energy to telecommunications and space exploration. Its extensive collection encompasses over 15,000 historical objects and pieces of scientific equipment. The site serves as both a historical preservation space and a contemporary hub for interactive STEM education.
The interior of the Toti S-506 submarine or the central cloisters of the monastery.
Prioritize the Leonardo Gallery first, as it is the museum's most popular section.
Check the daily program for live demonstrations or workshops upon arrival.
Allow extra time for the outdoor pavilions, which house the submarine and railway collection.
Attempting to see everything in less than three hours; the site is physically massive and requires significant walking.
Closed on Mondays.
