exhibits

Leonardo da Vinci: Machines in Motion

Leonardo da Vinci – artist, thinker, inventor, engineer, anatomist – designed inventions and foresaw many devices we use commonly today – 500 years ago!

Leonardo da Vinci:  Machines in Motion explores the visionary scientific and
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engineering designs of this Renaissance genius. 
 
About the Exhibit
  • Forty life-size machines available for visitors to touch and set in motion
  • Models of Leonardo’s hang glider, tank, robot, printing press, oil press, parachute, machine gun, bicycle-powered flying machine, revolving crane, odometer and more amazing inventions
  • Each machine is constructed using the materials and craftsmanship available in da Vinci’s lifetime and accompanied by Leonardo’s drawing of the design
  • The machines are grouped into four sections, Earth, Water, Air, Fire according to the element in which the machine operates or from which it draws its power
  • Short film highlighting Leonardo da Vinci’s life and achievements
$5 for adults, $3 for children 3-12 in addition to Museum admission
 
Through January 18, 2009 in the Lipscomb Gallery

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Local high school students produced a song to accompany the exhibit.  Click here to listen. 
 


 
Residents of Forest Acres, area codes 29204 and 29206, get FREE admission to the museum AND to Leonardo da Vinci: Machines in Motion through Jan. 18!   Just show your ID at the admissions desk.