For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards, for there you have been and there you will long to return.
Leonardo da Vinci
The Science Museum in London is currently showing “Leonardo da Vinci: The Mechanics of Genius”, giving us a chance to investigate both the facts and the misconceptions that surround Leonardo.
- 39 historical models of Leonardo’s inventions including flying machines, diving equipment and weapons
- Large-scale reproductions of Leonardo’s famous drawings and sketches
- 13 Interactive games and 10 multimedia installations
- Modern examples of bio-inspired robotics, aviation and materials technology
