Created by Grande Experiences, Da Vinci — Inventions brings to life the genius of Leonardo as an inventor, artist, scientist, anatomist, engineer, architect, and more.
The exhibition features carefully crafted interactive and life-size machine inventions of Leonardo da Vinci’s work, offering visitors a look at the creativity of the ultimate Renaissance man, who laid the groundwork for some of the modern world’s most impactful inventions, such as the helicopter, airplane, automobile, submarine, parachute, and bicycle.
Suitable for all ages, this exhibition provides fascinating insight into not only the mind of a genius, but also into the fundamental scientific and artistic principles that he explored.
Generous support for Da Vinci – Inventions in Seattle provided by Laird Norton Wealth Management, PACCAR Inc, the Estate of Harold and Mary Frances Hill, Mike Repass, and the MOHAI Exhibits Fund.
Media support provided by KCTS 9 and Crosscut.
This exhibit has closed.
Exhibit Details
On View Dates
Location
Cost
Recommended Audiences
Educators
Kids
Accessibility
Automated Facility Entry
Elevator Available
One of the World's Greatest Thinkers
Leonardo da Vinci has been widely celebrated as a leading Renaissance painter and sculptor, but although he was also known as an engineer and a scientist, his work in these fields remained hidden for many centuries. It is only relatively recently that analysis of his full body of work has led us to realize the true scope of his genius – he truly was one of the greatest inventors, artists, scientists and thinkers of all time.
The exhibition moves far beyond machine inventions alone, featuring facsimiles of Leonardo’s most famous codices, anatomical studies, and the Battle of Anghiari drawings that complement the entertaining and educational animation presentations of the Vitruvian Man and one of Leonardo’s most ambitious projects – the Sforza horse sculpture.
Suitable for all ages, this amazing exhibition provides a fascinating insight into not only the mind of a genius, but also into the fundamental scientific and artistic principles that he discovered. Da Vinci – Inventions is an inspiration for the whole family.
Educational Extension
Welcome to Water Wonders!
Draw inspiration from Leonardo da Vinci’s inventions and explore how we move over, under, and through water with fun activities to do at home and around MOHAI.
Included in this activity packet:
- Properties of water
- Buoyancy challenge
- Bridge challenge
- Water wondering walk
Advisory Committee
Many thanks to all the individuals who advised and participated in the Da Vinci – Inventions Advisory Committee.
- Kurt Armbruster, HYDRO Systems USA
- Charlotte Beall, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Discovery Center
- Tom Daniel, Komen Endowed Professor, University of Washington
- Mike Lombardi, The Boeing Company
- Margaret O’Mara, Keller Endowed Professor, University of Washington
- Mike Repass, MOHAI Trustee
- Elizabeth Valentini, Honorary Consulate of Italy in Seattle
- Chris Voorhees, MOHAI Trustee, First Mode
- Curtis Wong, MOHAI Trustee, Producer of the Digital Version of Leonardo da Vinci’s Codex Leicester
Exhibit Support Provided By
The Estate of Harold and Mary Frances Hill
Mike Repass
Media Support Provided By
Plan a Visit to MOHAI
MOHAI is respected nationally and treasured locally as a dynamic, innovative museum where historical exploration inspires people to create a better future for themselves and their communities.
Plan your visit today by reviewing ticketing options, location and parking details, and helpful visitor tips.