Leonardo's Lab

Exhibition Rental

Explore the inventions, art, and ideas of the original Renaissance man as you engage in a dozen hands-on activities.

Create a ‘copter, solve math puzzles, try your hand at backward writing, make your own Mona Lisa masterpiece, and engineer towers, bridges, and simple machines. Multi-user ‘workshop tables’ allow individuals or groups to learn about Leonardo da Vinci’s many areas of interest in science and art.

Learning goals:

Understand the ways science, technology, engineering, art, and math are applied to conceptualizing solutions.

Work collaboratively with others to develop and evaluate solutions to a problem.

Foster innovative mindsets and the ability to problem-solve.

Cultivate multi-disciplined thinking and comprehensive innovation.

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Exhibit Info

  • Developed by Carnegie Science Center and produced in partnership with Sciencenter
  • Family audience; perfect for field trips
  • Size: 1,500 – 2,000 sq. ft.
  • Rental Fee: $33,000 for 3 ½ month rental
  • Shipping: 1 truck

Availability

  • Spring 2026: Booked
  • Summer 2026: Booked
  • Fall 2026: Available
  • Spring 2027: Available
  • Summer 2027: Available
  • Fall 2027: Available
  • Spring 2028: Available
  • Summer 2028: Available
  • Fall 2028: Available

      “Leonardo’s Lab is my favorite summer exhibition since I started working here 8 years ago. My background is in art history, and I appreciated the thoughtful and engaging displays that illustrated the many sides of Leonardo da Vinci’s accomplishments.”

      Charlie Rossow, Museum Collections & Exhibits Coordinator
      Hi Desert Nature Museum

      “Leonardo’s Lab was open to all ages, with the most frequent engagement observed among children ages 8–10 and their parents or caregivers. We especially appreciated the organic interactions the exhibit encouraged between children and adults. It was a pleasure to see parents actively engaged—often setting aside phones to participate alongside their children.”

      Ashley Wheat, DCC Chief of Staff
      Don Harrington Discovery Center

      For rental information please contact Charity Burger

      (607) 272-0600 x128

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