Leonardo DaVinci Exhibit at The Henry Ford Museum, now through May 3

DaVinci The Exhibition is a detailed exploration of the life and work of the ultimate Renaissance man. Step into the world of Leonardo da Vinci through full-scale inventions, intricate art studies and stunning displays. This limited-time exhibition brings to life da Vinci’s discoveries in art, engineering, science, flight and more to celebrate and study one of history's most brilliant minds. Open daily. https://www.thehenryford.org/visit/things-to-do/calendar/davinci-the-exhibition

Exhibit Highlights

• 65+ full-scale inventions, with machines designed for military use, civil engineering, flight, music-making and more.

• 20+ fine art studies, including investigation of masterpieces like “Mona Lisa,” “The Last Supper” and “Virgin of the Rocks” ─ as well as some debated works attributed to da Vinci.

• In-depth explanations of da Vinci's famous studies on subjects like the golden ratio and the “Vitruvian Man,” including enlargements of his sketches and notes.

• Select interactive machines, including a room of mirrors, rope pulleys and more.

• Multimedia materials that illuminate da Vinci's creative process and scientific discoveries.

Each invention in this 7,500-square-foot exhibition was handcrafted by skilled artisans following da Vinci's original two-dimensional drawings and modern translations of his Codices — comprehensive collections containing nearly all of his sketches, notes and ideas.