Leonardo3 Museum, Interactive technology museum in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Milan, Italy.
Leonardo3 is an interactive museum in the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II that displays physical models and working machines based on Leonardo da Vinci's original sketches. The exhibition combines museum models with digital reconstructions and hands-on displays that invite visitors to explore and experiment.
The museum opened in 2013 to present Leonardo da Vinci's achievements and make his technical genius accessible to a modern audience. The exhibition includes a digital version of the Codex Atlanticus containing his engineering notes and drawings from the 16th century.
The museum displays over 200 digital reconstructions of Leonardo's inventions, including the Mechanical Eagle and Mechanical Submarine. Visitors can explore the technical solutions that this Renaissance artist designed centuries ago.
The museum is located in a central shopping arcade, making it easy to reach and combine with other activities in the old city. Visitors should plan about 1.5 to 2 hours to fully explore all the interactive exhibits during a visit.
The museum received an Award of Excellence from the President of Italy in recognition of its innovative approach to presenting Leonardo's work through modern technology. This honor reflects how the project merges traditional art history with contemporary design.
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