About
The Leonardo da Vinci National Museum of Science and Technology sits at Via San Vittore 21 in Milan, in the Lombardy region of northern Italy. It is known in Italian as the Museo Nazionale della Scienza e della Tecnologia Leonardo da Vinci, and it is the largest science and technology museum in Italy.
What you will find
The museum is dedicated to Leonardo da Vinci and to the wider story of science and innovation. Its exhibits are interactive, so visitors are invited to handle and explore rather than only look. The museum holds the world's largest collection of Leonardo's machine models, which show how his mechanical ideas might work in practice.
- Interactive displays on science and technology
- A large collection of models based on Leonardo's machine designs
- Exhibits on innovation, suitable for curious visitors of many ages
Planning your visit
This is a good choice for a visit of a few hours, especially if you enjoy hands-on learning or are travelling with children. Because the exhibits invite participation, allow time to try things out rather than rushing through the galleries. For current opening times, ticket information and any changes to the displays, it is wise to check directly with the museum; you can call them on +39 02 485551.
Milan itself offers plenty to pair with a museum day. The city is the capital of Lombardy and a centre of design, commerce and culture, so a stop here fits easily into a broader itinerary of the city's streets, squares and neighbourhoods.
