The museum houses a working physical model of Leonardo’s mechanical knight, the first known humanoid robot design in history.
The digital restoration of The Last Supper was performed using multi-spectral imaging to uncover details lost to centuries of decay.
Experts spent years deciphering the shorthand and mirror-writing in the Codex Atlanticus to engineer the reconstructions displayed.
Several exhibits feature interactive 'virtual touch' screens that allow users to disassemble and reassemble complex gear systems.
The musical instrument section includes a reconstruction of the 'lira da braccio,' which Leonardo is known to have played.
Leonardo3 is an interactive museum located inside the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II dedicated to the inventions and artistic works of Leonardo da Vinci. The exhibition features over 200 physical and digital reconstructions of machines based on Da Vinci’s original codices, including the Codex Atlanticus. Visitors can operate 3D digital interactives to explore mechanical designs that were never built during the artist's lifetime. The museum presents a specialized digital restoration of The Last Supper, allowing for a high-resolution view of the mural's details. Many of the machines on display were reconstructed by a team of experts specifically for this venue. The layout emphasizes hands-on engagement, prioritizing the engineering and scientific aspect of Da Vinci's output. The facility utilizes multimedia stations to explain the complex concepts behind his flight machines and hydraulic systems.
Beside the full-scale reconstruction of the mechanical winged aircraft near the entrance.
Engage with the digital touchscreens; they provide the most detailed explanations of how the mechanical designs function.
Visit during mid-week to avoid the heavy foot traffic from tourists shopping in the surrounding Galleria.
Check the digital interactive descriptions for multi-language settings to get the most out of the technical content.
Do not rush through the exhibits; the value of this museum lies in the interactive digital stations which require time to navigate fully.
Open daily, including holidays, with no regular weekly closures.
