You may have gazed at his paintings on the walls of art museums. You've
seen his name on the cover of a popular fiction novel. Starting April 14, you will learn about the other side of the great Renaissance man in Leonardo da Vinci: Man, Inventor Genius. This world-premiere exhibit will take you on a journey through the life, work and legacy of one of history's most prolific scientists and inventors, Leonardo da Vinci. You will:
Explore more
than 60 custom-built models of his most innovative designs and
inventions including flying machines, catapults and bridges.
Watch Leonardo's scientific drawings and observations spring to life using state-of-the-art computer animation.
Build your own bridge or machine and test some of Leonardo's designs.
Uncover some of the myths surrounding the man. Why did he write backwards? What is the true story of Leonardo when it comes to some of the theories detailed in the bestseller,
The Da Vinci Code?
Be inspired by modern-day innovators who are carrying on Leonardo's quest for knowledge and improving our world with their inventions.
This exhibit runs through September 4 and is generously sponsored by Boeing, General Electric, LaSalle Bank and Motorola.
Watch Leonardo's scientific drawings and observations spring to life using state-of-the-art computer animation.
Build your own bridge or machine and test some of Leonardo's designs.
Uncover some of the myths surrounding the man. Why did he write backwards? What is the true story of Leonardo when it comes to some of the theories detailed in the bestseller,
The Da Vinci Code?
Be inspired by modern-day innovators who are carrying on Leonardo's quest for knowledge and improving our world with their inventions.
This exhibit runs through September 4 and is generously sponsored by Boeing, General Electric, LaSalle Bank and Motorola.
Buy Your Tickets Online
http://www.msichicago.org
To guarantee tickets to Leonardo da Vinci: Man, Inventor, Genius and head straight into the Museum, buy and print your tickets online. You can also purchase tickets to Game On 2.0, Omnimax, the U-505 optional on-board tour and general admission. Go to our online tickets page, select your preferred date and time to visit, print your tickets, and voila! -- enjoy express access to the Museum.
Only Six Weeks Left to See Game On 2.0
Play more than 100 new and classic games and learn about the secrets and technology behind some of your favorites in the interactive exhibit, Game On 2.0: The History, Culture and Future of Video Games
From past to present, the exhibition explores the impact video games have
had on our culture, from the first computer game written in 1962 to the
Xbox 360. The exhibition is open through April 30.
Discover the Science of Fun
It’s time to celebrate accomplishments in science!From March 31 through April 2, the Museum will host the Chicago Public Schools Science Fair.
Visit the fair with your friends and families. Public viewing is March 31 from noon to 4 p.m.; April 1 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and April 2 from 11 a.m.
to 2 p.m. Entrance to the fair is included in Museum general admission.
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