Inventor, artist, scientist, anatomist, engineer, architect, sculptor, philosopher. Although Leonardo da Vinci died in 1519, his enduring influence comes to life in the new exhibition, Leonardo da Vinci: 500 Years of Genius. You will see why the ultimate Renaissance man remains an inspiration for the ages!
See nearly 70 of Leonardo’s machine inventions, built using detailed concepts from his famous codices (notebooks), including a helicopter, airplane, automobile, submarine, and military tank.Explore the exclusive “The Secrets of Mona Lisa,” an analysis of the iconic painting conducted at the
Louvre by scientific engineer and photographer Pascal Cotte.Be immersed in Leonardo’s works through a multisensory cinematic experience using Grande Exhibitions’ SENSORY4 technology.Test a Leonardo-inspired catapult, and encounter the Museum’s historical enactors, presenting characters who bring a personal perspective to the story of Leonardo.
At-a-Glance Information
WHEN: March 1–August 25, 2019 WHERE: Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, dmns.org HOURS: Open 9 a.m.–5 p.m., daily, with extended hours at various times
TICKETS: Timed tickets required and advance reservations encouraged. Buy tickets onlineor call 303.370.6000. Guests pay $28.95 adult, $24.95 senior (age 65+), $20.95 junior (ages 3–18). Save $2 by booking online. Students receive 10 percent off adult admission with their ID. All tickets include general admission. Museum members receive discounted admission. An audio guide will be available for purchase.
GROUP SALES: Discounted tickets are available with advance reservations for groups of 10 or more. Contact 303.370.6000 or guestservices@dmns.org.
PARKING: Parking is free but can be challenging during popular times. Alternative transportation is encouraged. Bike racks are available, and Lyft offers $5 off three rides for new users with the code DMNSNEW.
ORGANIZERS/SPONSORS: The experience has been developed by Grande Exhibitions and Pascal Cotte. The exhibition is presented in Denver by the Sturm Family Foundation.