The award-winning exhibition, Da Vinci Machines, from the museum of Leonardo da Vinci in Florence is on at MOTAT until Sunday 16 October. Described as a designer, genius and innovator, this interactive exhibition gives visitors the opportunity to delve into the mind of the ultimate Renaissance Man, Leonardo da Vinci, by showcasing many of his iconic inventions. Da Vinci Machines includes an impressive collection of complex machines precisely created from original da Vinci drawings in the 15th century and hand-built in Italy. Highlights include the bicycle, spring powered car and hang glider as well as many others.
Entry to Da Vinci Machines is included in the general MOTAT admission fee and the exhibition is open daily from 10am to 5pm.
For more information: Phone 0800 MOTATNZ (0800 668 286) or visit www.motat.org.nz
