When does the exhibition take place?

The exhibition can be visited on October 24, 2026, from 10 am at the Museum World Cultures D5 of the Reiss-Engelhorn-Museums in Mannheim.

What can visitors expect in the exhibition?

Over 30 interactive stations and models make Leonardo's ideas about machines, drives, flying objects, and vehicles immediately tangible.

Is the exhibition suitable for children?

Yes, the interactive stations are aimed at children and adults and combine playful experimentation with art historical and technical education.

Is there an accompanying program?

Yes, the exhibition includes an accompanying program with offerings such as action days and a children's university.

Where is the exhibition located?

The exhibition takes place at the Reiss-Engelhorn-Museum World Cultures D5, D5, 68159 Mannheim.

Experience Leonardo da Vinci's Inventions: Renaissance Meets Interactive Technology in Mannheim

Name: Leonardo da Vinci – Experience Inventions
Start: 2026-10-24T10:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-24T17:00:00+02:00
Location: Reiss-Engelhorn-Museen, Museum Weltkulturen D5

Leonardo da Vinci in Mannheim: Experiencing Inventions as an Artistic Experience

The special exhibition Leonardo da Vinci – Experience Inventions opens at the Reiss-Engelhorn-Museum World Cultures access to the fascinating world of thoughts of the Renaissance genius. Leonardo da Vinci combined painting, nature observation, anatomy, technology, and engineering into an extraordinary cosmos of ideas.

An Interactive Journey into Leonardo's Workshop

The focus is on more than 30 interactive stations and models that were built according to Leonardo's drawings. By pushing, pulling, turning, and sliding, constructions are immediately unlocked. The exhibition makes technical principles physically tangible and connects historical examination of works with cultural education.

From Flying Objects to Pedal Boats

Leonardo's designs show a remarkable connection between observation and imagination. Bridges, vehicles, innovative drives, and flying objects testify to his visionary engagement with movement, nature, and mechanics. A drum automaton, a parachute, a mirror chamber, and a pedal boat invite visitors to try out the historical ideas themselves.

Renaissance, History of Technology, and Present

The exhibition places Leonardo da Vinci's inventive spirit in the context of the Renaissance and simultaneously bridges to Mannheim. The city is considered an important location in the history of invention: Here, the automobile also began. Selected start-ups from Mannheim showcase how Leonardo's innovative power continues to have an impact today.

Aesthetic Experience and Playful Learning

The atmosphere of the exhibition arises from the interplay of historical ideas, technical forms, and personal movement. Children and adults experience science not just as information, but as a sensual experience. The immersive presentation combines experimentation, design, history of technology, and aesthetic education into a vibrant artistic experience.

The Reiss-Engelhorn-Museums realize the exhibition in cooperation with Bielefeld University and the DaVinci@HSBI project. A accompanying program with action days and a children's university expands the exhibition with offerings for families and young explorers.

Conclusion: Discover Leonardo da Vinci's Ideas Live

Those who want to experience Leonardo da Vinci not just as a famous painter, but as a curious thinker, constructor, and pioneer of modern innovation will find an illustrative approach in Mannheim. The exhibition connects art history, technology, nature observation, and playful research. A visit to the Museum World Cultures promises an aesthetic experience that brings knowledge into motion.