Immerse yourself in the mind of Leonardo da Vinci, the original ‘Renaissance Man.’ Explore all the fascinating facets of his work across multiple disciplines in very hands-on ways, as you build, sketch, test and design via activities tied to his era and ideas. Children and adults both will find the brain challenges, opportunities for creative expression, and intriguing ideas appealing.
- Gears‘n Pegs: Mix and match three ratio-coordinated gears to create your own 2D and 3D interlocking mechanisms.
- Bridging the Gap: Recreate Leonardo’s amazing tool-and-hardware-free interlocking bridge.
- Take Flight: Using a pre-printed template, cut out and fold your own air-powered flying ‘copter, then modify to change or improve the aerodynamics.
- Mona Lisa x4: Draw, Color, Stamp, and Rub your very own Mona Lisa masterpiece!
- Mirror Writing: Leonardo used his own reverse-print code to keep his ideas confidential. Try your hand –literally –at writing backwards so it seems correct when viewed in a mirror.
Developed by Carnegie Science Center (Pittsburgh, Pa.) and produced in partnership with the Sciencecenter (Ithaca, NY.).
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