‘Da Vinci Machines’ celebrating the creativity, ingenuity, and incredible feats of engineering of Leonardo Da Vinci opens Jan. 17 at the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History. Courtesy/NMNS&H
Leonardo Da Vinci’s ‘Aerial Screw’. Courtesy/NMNS&H
NMNS&H News:
- Special exhibit celebrates engineering, innovation and imagination
ALBUQUERQUE – On Jan. 27, 2024, the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History (NMNS&H) will open a temporary exhibit, “Da Vinci Machines”. This Exhibition is celebrating the creativity, ingenuity, and incredible feats of engineering of the celebrated thinker of the Renaissance, Leonardo Da Vinci.
Featuring thought-provoking and interactive displays of Da Vinci’s famous designs, the exhibit was built by the internationally acclaimed Artisans of Florence. Each machine was hand-crafted using the materials of the time and features informative panels that include images of the original Da Vinci designs.
About the Exhibit
Da Vinci Machines, The Exhibition is an interactive experience with full-size machines constructed after an in-depth study of Da Vinci’s designs by a group of skilled craftsmen. The exhibit includes several ‘machines’ such as the tank, the spring-powered car, the hang glider, and the air screw (a precursor to the helicopter), informative panels including images of the original Da Vinci designs, and children’s activities such as building a parachute and airscrew. Also featured are high-quality canvases of Da Vinci’s most famous artworks, including the Mona Lisa, Vitruvian Man, The Last Supper and The Annunciation.
“Visitors can explore the power of creative genius and the process of invention through this remarkable exhibit,” said Jennifer Hayden, President and CEO of the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History. “The exhibit is perfect for all ages and is especially intriguing for those interested in engineering and problem-solving.”
Da Vinci Machines, The Exhibition will be on display at the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History through May 16, 2024.
For more information, visit nuclearmuseum.org.
About Artisans of Florence
Artisans of Florence is a worldwide touring exhibitions company working in partnership with the Museum of Leonardo da Vinci in Florence, pioneering hands-on interactive educational exhibitions since the 1960s. The Florence-based Artisans specialize in reconstructing ancient and lost technology (also known as forensic archaeology) to develop unique and engaging interactive learning experiences for all ages using the techniques and materials relevant to the time. Artisans of Florence have shared the wisdom of classical construction across generations earning numerous awards and accolades for their dedication to their craft. To learn more, visit https://artisansofflorence.com/
About the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History
The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History, at 601 Eubank SE in Albuquerque, was established in 1969 and chartered by Congress in 1991 as an intriguing place to learn the story of the Atomic Age, from early research of nuclear development through today’s peaceful uses of nuclear technology. Visitors can explore how nuclear science continues to influence our world. The museum strives to present, through permanent and changing exhibits and displays, the diverse applications of nuclear science in the past, present, and future, along with the stories of the field’s pioneers.
The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History is a Smithsonian Affiliate and accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. The Museum is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 361 days a year. The Museum’s website is nuclearmuseum.org, and the phone number is 505.245.2137.
Leonardo Da Vinci’s ‘Tank’. Courtesy/NMNS&H