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A visit to National Museum Science and Technology Leonardo da Vinci moves between centuries of history and hands-on science, all inside a 16th-century former monastery. Wander through the world's largest permanent exhibition on Leonardo da Vinci, step up to the submarine Enrico Toti, and see Italy's only fragment of lunar rock.

Visit to the Leonardo da Vinci National Museum of Science and Technology

Highlights

Discover an impressive collection featuring over 16,000 items.

Explore models inspired by Leonardo da Vinci’s engineering drawings.

Engage with interactive exhibitions suitable for the entire family.

Visit seven distinct departments covering a broad range of scientific fields.

See unique artifacts such as a real moon rock and historical naval vessels.

About the Leonardo da Vinci Museum

Housed inside the former Olivetan monastery of San Vittore al Corpo, the museum has told the story of science and technology since 1953.

Its roughly 50,000 square metres of galleries cover materials, energy, transport and communication, alongside sections on astronomy, food, genetics and particle physics.

Why Visit the Leonardo da Vinci Museum?

The world's largest Vinci collection: Around 170 historical models, artworks and rare volumes trace his ideas as an engineer, humanist and natural philosopher.

A real submarine, historic trains and a moon rock: Step inside the submarine Enrico Toti, see historic steam trains and the Vega rocket launcher, and view Italy's only lunar rock fragment.

A landmark building: The museum has occupied a 16th-century former monastery since 1953, pairing historic architecture with modern galleries.

Weekend and holiday programming: Guided tours, interactive labs, Tinkering Zone workshops, VR experiences and Mars Base role-play missions run on weekends and public holidays.

National Museum Science and Technology Leonardo da Vinci: Additional Info

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The facilities at the Leonardo da Vinci Museum of Science and Technology are extensive, offering enough exhibits to easily fill two to three hours of exploration.

The museum features vast aviation and railway pavilions showcasing boats and steam locomotives, alongside intricate models of Da Vinci's own inventions.

While exploring, visitors have access to a gift shop, restrooms equipped with baby changing tables, and interactive science areas.

How to Get There?

The Leonardo da Vinci Museum of Science and Technology is centrally located at Via San Vittore 21, 20123 Milano, making it highly accessible via Milan's efficient public transportation system. The most straightforward way to reach the museum is by taking the M2 (Green Line) of the Milan Metro to the S.Ambrogio station, which is just a short five-minute walk from the entrance.

National Museum Science and Technology Leonardo da Vinci: Opening Hours

Operating Hours Tuesday to Friday: 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM.

Closed: Mondays (except public holidays), December 25 and January 1.

FAQs About National Museum Science and Technology Leonardo da Vinci

Where is the Leonardo da Vinci Museum located?

The museum is at Via San Vittore 21 in Milan's Sant'Ambrogio area, close to the Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio. It's a short walk from the Sant'Ambrogio metro station on line M2.

What are the opening hours?

The museum is open Tuesday to Friday from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM, and Saturday, Sunday and public holidays from 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It's closed on Mondays (except public holidays), December 25 and January 1.

What can I see inside the museum?

Galleries cover materials, transport, energy and communication, alongside dedicated sections on astronomy and space, food science, genetics and particle physics. The centrepiece is the Leonardo da Vinci gallery, with around 170 historical models and artworks.

Is the submarine Enrico Toti open to visitors?

Yes, the submarine Enrico Toti is part of the transport collection and visitors can go inside. The interior isn't accessible to wheelchair users, though.

Is the museum accessible for wheelchair users?

The main exhibition building is accessible by ramp and elevator platform, with three lifts and accessible restrooms throughout. A few areas, including Sala Falck, the submarine interior and the flight simulator, aren't wheelchair accessible.

Is there parking near the museum?

The Carducci car park on Via Olona offers the first hour free when you validate your museum ticket at the Padiglione Olona pavilion. Note that the museum sits inside Milan's Area C congestion zone.

What is the easiest way to reach the museum by public transport?

Take metro line M2 to Sant'Ambrogio station. Bus lines 50 and 58 stop at San Vittore, and line 94 stops nearby at Carducci. From Cadorna station, it's just one stop away on the M2.

Is this the venue's official website?

No. This website offers official tickets for the Leonardo da Vinci Museum but is not the venue's own official website.