Da Vinci Exhibits Arrive in Michigan This Fall

The amazing mind and artwork of Leonardo da Vinci will be on display in two locations in Michigan. Both exhibitions will feature full-scale working recreations of his inventions.

Da Vinci is not just an incredible artist; he also created several designs featuring futuristic concepts of a helicopter, flying machines, and an armored fighting vehicle that served as a precursor to the modern tank.

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Leonardo da Vinci has created some of the most recognizable artwork in the world with the Mona Lisa, The Last Supper, Salvator Mundi, Vitruvian Man, the Virgin of the Rocks and more.

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Vinci was not just a painter, he was a draftsman, engineer, scientist, theorist, sculptor, and architect. Although he is most known for his paintings, his notebooks are well known for his drawings and notes on a a variety of subjects, including anatomy, astronomy, botany, cartography, painting, and palaeontology.

Vinci was ahead of his time with his technological ingenuity. His concepts for flying machines, concentrated solar power, a ratio machine, and many more inventions most couldn't even be constructed during his lifetime.

Hands-On Da Vinci Exhibits Coming to Michigan

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According to MLive, Leonardo da Vinci: Machines in Motion is coming to the Michigan Science Center in Detroit from October 11 through January 2026. This exhibition features 40 of his inventions that have been recreated into full-scale working models, including his flying machines, helicopters, parachutes, armored tank, water pumps, and even a working robot.

Click here if you would like to experience this 500 year old technology created by Leonardo da Vinci.

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Your second opportunity to experience Vinci's creations will be at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn from October 26 through May 3, 2026 when 'Da Vinci: The Exhibition' lands in Michigan.

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This exhibition features over 60 full-scale invention recreations, over 20 pieces of art, plus many of his engineering and science creations. To get tickets to this event click here.

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The Henry Ford Museum, situated in Dearborn, Michigan, is home to many permanent and temporary exhibits. It's a great opportunity to learn about Michigan history, how it played a role in the Nation's history, and even a chance to get hands-on with the new, temporary NASA and space exhibit, Apollo: When We Went to the Moon. Get a sneak peek at some of the exhibits at one of Michigan's largest museums and how you can touch the moon at the Apollo exhibit.

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