The Da Vinci Machines exhibition offers a rare opportunity to experience the mind of the creative genius and his inventions up close in Moreton Bay.
The internationally acclaimed exhibition on loan from the Museum of Leonardo da Vinci in Florence, Italy, showcases 60 of Da Vinci’s most iconic inventions which have been meticulously constructed from his original sketches 500 years ago.
He came to a deep understanding of the universe and our place in it, but connecting studies in anatomy, nature, engineering, geology and the arts.
The exhibition has been designed to spark curiosity and imagination in learners of all ages, providing a rare, hands-on experience and insight into Da Vinci’s brilliance.
Da Vinci Machines will be on show at:
The Bribie Island Seaside Museum where you can build your own catapult, design flying machines, and experiment with unique paper planes.
Pine Rivers Heritage Museum where you can learn how Da Vinci used codes and cryptic messages in his works. Try mirror writing and create a cipher disc inspired by Da Vinci’s cylindrical cipher invention, a mechanical device made of rotating letters keys. On Saturday August 16 from 11am – noon.
The North Lakes Library will display a replica flying machine by Da Vinci. On Saturdays from 9.30am-1pm you can also create your own gliding machine, learn how to make paddle pop planes, straw paper planes, gliders and rockets.
The Redcliffe Museum will also show some of Da Vinci’s iconic inventions.
The exhibition is free from August 9 – November 2, and bookings are not required.
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