Da Vinci Machines
1 April 2021 – 27 May 2020
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This award-winning international touring exhibition showcases iconic machines and inventions inspired by Leonardo’s drawings.
On loan from the Museum of Leonardo da Vinci in Florence, a vast array of machines are created from original da Vinci drawings bringing the mechanical concepts of this curious mind to life. Highlights include the bicycle, scuba suit, spring powered car, as well as flying machines where visitors may touch and set them in motion, combining a fascinating hands-on experience with an exploration of the principles he employed to create each machine. Visitors will also see actual-size digital prints of the Mona Lisa, The Last Supper, The Annunciation, Lady with an Ermine and da Vinci’s self-portrait.
Da Vinci School Holiday Activities – Weekdays 9:30am – 3.00pm
These school holidays you can take part in Da Vinci challenges including launching your own rockets and seeing what you can make fly in the wind tubes! The rocket launcher challenge will test your rocket building skills and then you can make an object out of everyday materials and see if it will fly in the wind tube. Collect your materials when you purchase your Da Vinci Souvenir Activity Book for $10 each. The activity book includes thought provoking activities and everything you need to build a model flying machine.