Why You Need to See the Leonardo DaVinci - Man/Inventor/Genius Exhibit

Sometimes exhibitions are staid and boring and not pleasantly displayed. This international exhibit is not one of them. In addition to providing a wealth of insight into this remarkable man, it provides a variety of mind-stimulating displays. Here are some reasons why you need to see the Leonardo daVinci Exhibit - Man/Inventor/Genius:

Inspiring. Just seeing all that this man was involved with is inspiring. It is mind-boggling to think about how one person could have contributed so much to history 500 years ago. To see how the human mind can be utilized to its full potential is worth the admission price alone.

Versatility. Everyone is familiar with the artist responsible for the Mona Lisa portrait. However, daVinci has made contributions in the areas involving flight, mechanics, hydraulics, war machines, medical discovery, and art. To say this man was versatile is an understatement. You can see this versatility displayed throughout this fascinating exhibit.

Flight. As far as flight goes, da Vinci invented the parachute, hang gliding, and anemeter.

Mechanics. Did you know that da Vinci designed the gear shaft, the pulley, and excavator? He did. He also developed the auto hook, flywheel, cogwheel, and vertical drill - to name a few. Wow. It is fun to see the sketches, read about how the inventions work, and see the actual displays made of wood. Gaining a better understanding about mechanics was easy from reading and studying the displays in this exhibit.

Hydraulics. You can gain a better understanding about hydraulics from the displays in the Leonardo da Vinci Exhibit. Once again, there are his drawings/sketches along with descriptions about his inventions involving hydraulics. Did you know that he developed the lifebuoy? He did. And, he designed an underwater breathing apparatus.