Museo Nazionale della Scienza e della Tecnologia "Leonardo da Vinci"

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Collections and i.labs

Six departments explore the most notable events in the history of humanity.
10,000 objects present scientific and technological evolution. Discover the Museum's collections by examining the historical objects, using the interactive stations or listening to the guides.
15 interactive laboratories offer a hands-on experience: play and do experiments together with a leader, to discover science and technology.

Materials

Discover how common materials are made and used: paper, metal, plastic. Experiment with the techniques used to process them, in the i.labs.

Transport

Go on board a submarine. Discover the history of aviation. Learn how steam engines worked. Explore the millennia-old history of transport.

Energy

Let's talk about energy sources. Encounter the majestic thermoelectric power plant Regina Margherita. Find out where energy comes from, with solar panels and bicycles.

Communication

Explore the history of communication tools. Look at Gutenberg's movable type. Try a wireless telegraph. Look at how mobile phones have evolved.

Leonardo, Art and Science

Visit the Leonardo Gallery and discover the collection of historic models designed by Leonardo da Vinci. Find out how science, technology and art are combined in watches, harps and precious objects.

New frontiers

Biotechnologies, genetics, robotics. Let's consider the choices made so far, and possible future scenarios. Discover the frontiers of scientific and technological research.

I want to do... an i.lab

Every weekend and on public holidays you can take part in one or more i.labs. Almost 50 different options are available on rotation.

I want to do... a guided tour

You can have a guide give you a detailed tour of the Leonardo Gallery or the Rail and Sea Transport collections, every weekend and on public holidays.

I want to do... activities in a specific section

Maybe you're visiting Air Transport or Telecommunications, and you have a question. Ask the guide in the section.

I want to do... theatre at the museum

Every weekend and on public holidays you can take part in theatre shows in the collections or in the i.labs.

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