Leonardo da Vinci Museum (Mostra di Leonardo) Tours
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Dedicated to Leonardo da Vinci, the Leonardo da Vinci Museum (Mostra di Leonardo) is a hands-on examination of some of the most important and innovative machines created by Italy’s influential luminary. Visit the permanent interactive exhibition to learn about the man and his inventions through working models and 3D holograms.
The Basics
Mostra di Leonardo offers an engaging, kid-friendly introduction to the inventor and artist. Explore the museum’s collection of wooden models of dozens of da Vinci’s machines, as well as 3D holograms demonstrating the engineering behind his inventions and the techniques used to create his famous paintings. In the final hall, peer beneath the glass floor to see the tomb of Aulo Irzio, a Roman lieutenant killed in 43 BC during the Battle of Modena. Discovered in 1938, the tomb is submerged under the waters of the Euripus, the underground waterway that flows through Rome’s historic center and drains into the Tiber River.
In the heart of Rome, Mostra di Leonardo is an easy stop for travelers visiting the most popular sights in the Eternal City. Book your ticket in advance to skip the long entry line.
Things to Know Before You Go
- The Leonardo da Vinci Museum is a good choice for adults and kids alike.
- The museum is wheelchair-accessible.
- There’s no café, but the surrounding neighborhood has several dining options.
How to Get There
Located on Piazza della Cancelleria in Rome’s historic center, the museum is a short walk from Piazza Navona, Campo de’ Fiori, and other major attractions.
When to Get There
The museum is open daily with no midafternoon closure, making it a welcome refuge from the summer heat and crowds of central Rome.
Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci Museums
Besides the Leonardo da Vinci Museum, Rome is home to two other da Vinci–themed museums. The Leonardo da Vinci Experience, near the Vatican, showcases reproductions of da Vinci’s Renaissance artworks. Or, check out the small Leonardo da Vinci Museum in the Galleria Agostiniana (part of Rome’s Basilica of Santa Maria del Popolo), which features more than 60 inventions modeled after the artist’s machines.
Address: Piazza della Cancelleria, 1, Rome 00186, Italy
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Attraction TicketsLeonardo da Vinci Museum: the Universal Genius and His Works
Beyond the famous canvases, enjoy the rare opportunity to delve into the mind of Leonardo da Vinci when you explore this engaging, interactive exhibition. Conveniently located in central Rome, the exhibition brings da Vinci’s inventions to life with a series of 3D holograms as well as dozens of machines based on his sketches and plans. Touch and interact with the contraptions on display, and learn more about da Vinci’s creative legacy.
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- 45 minutes to 1 hour
- Free Cancellation
- Taking safety measures
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$10.74
Recent Reviews from Experiences in Rome
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dianemartin62
, Sep 2019
We went directly to da Vinci Museum to ear that we had to walk 25 minutes to get the tickets!!! We bought all our tours with Viator and the agent was on the site to give us tickets. In that particular case, we don't know all the Piazza names so we didn't figured that we had to be at 2 different places to get the tour. The Opera had our name at the entrance, Viator should do the same with the di Vinci museum or have someone to meet the clients there on a time set.
My son loved it!
146audreyh
, May 2019
It is a very interesting museum and my kid loved it. It was easy to book with Viator and an easy walk from Piazza Navona. Recommend
Fantastic!! we learned so much about...
Joy C
, Mar 2018
Fantastic!! we learned so much about da Vinci and really enjoyed being able to play with his inventions
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Attraction TicketsLeonardo da Vinci Museum: the Universal Genius and His Works
Beyond the famous canvases, enjoy the rare opportunity to delve into the mind of Leonardo da Vinci when you explore this engaging, interactive exhibition. Conveniently located in central Rome, the exhibition brings da Vinci’s inventions to life with a series of 3D holograms as well as dozens of machines based on his sketches and plans. Touch and interact with the contraptions on display, and learn more about da Vinci’s creative legacy.
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- 45 minutes to 1 hour
- Free Cancellation
- Taking safety measures
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$10.74
Self-guided Tours & RentalsTreasure hunt: Da Vinci Code in Rome
Arrived at the agreed starting point, in the historic center of Rome, the group is divided into teams. Each team is given a tablet and a map of Rome ... and the hunt for the clues begins! The teams move around in the historical part of the city solving riddles, riddles and passing tests that will allow them to gather clues to solve the last question. Once the clues are found, the teams move to the Leonardo da Vinci Museum, where the machines designed by the Renaissance genius are found, reconstructed with original dimensions and where they will face the last test.
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- 1 hour 30 minutes to 4 hours 30 minutes
- Free Cancellation
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