From September 24, 2026, to January 17, 2027, Palazzo Pallavicini in Bologna hosts the extraordinary exhibition Leonardo da Vinci's Machines: Genius and Innovation.
An unmissable exhibition that takes visitors to the heart of the Renaissance, exploring the visionary mind of Leonardo da Vinci. Blending ingenuity, art and innovation, the exhibition offers a close-up look at the Master's remarkable machines and revolutionary ideas through an immersive experience designed to inspire and captivate visitors of all ages.
The exhibition features around thirty of Leonardo da Vinci's machines, faithfully reconstructed in wood and other materials from the original drawings of the great Italian genius. These finely crafted reproductions were created by the prestigious Scenography Workshop of Pusa University in Assisi, the result of meticulous historical research and reconstruction.
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Le macchine di Leonardo da Vinci, tra genio e innovazione (Leonardo da Vinci's Machines: Genius and Innovation)
Palazzo Pallavicini - Via S. Felice 24
40122 Bologna
Telephone: +39 3514535469
Site/minisite/other: https://www.palazzopallavicini.com/events/le-macchine-di-leonardo-da-vinci-genio-e-innovazione/
Interests
- Art & Culture
Timetables
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 10:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. |
| Thursday | 10:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. |
| Friday | 10:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. |
| Saturday | 10:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. |
| Sunday | 10:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. |
Special openings:
- Sunday, October 4, 2026 – Feast of Saint Petronius, Patron Saint of Bologna
- Sunday, November 1, 2026 – All Saints' Day
- Monday, November 2, 2026 – Bridge holiday
- Monday, December 7, 2026 – Bridge holiday
- Tuesday, December 8, 2026 – Feast of the Immaculate Conception
- From December 27, 2026, to January 17, 2027, open every day, including Mondays
Special closures:
- Friday, December 25, 2026 – Christmas Day
- Saturday, December 26, 2026 – St Stephen's Day
