When is the exhibition open?

The exhibition is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10 AM to 5 PM. It is closed on Mondays and certain holidays.

What is the admission fee?

The standard admission for adults is 12 Euros. Reduced admission is 9.50 Euros, and children and youths aged 4 to 18 pay 5 Euros. Family tickets are available for 24 Euros or as a mini family ticket for 17 Euros.

Are there guided tours and educational offerings?

Yes. The Reiss-Engelhorn Museums offer guided tours, events, children’s and family programs as well as guided tours with escape games for school classes.

Is the exhibition suitable for children?

Yes. The 30 interactive stations and models are aimed at children, families, and adults. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

Is photography allowed in the exhibition?

Private photography without flash is generally allowed in the museums, unless specific prohibitions apply to individual objects. Flash, tripods, and selfie sticks are not permitted.

Where is the exhibition located?

The exhibition takes place on the ground floor of the Museum of World Cultures D5 of the Reiss-Engelhorn Museums, D5, 68159 Mannheim.

Leonardo da Vinci Exhibition Mannheim 2026

Name: Leonardo da Vinci – Experience Inventions
Start: 2026-10-25T10:00:00+01:00
End: 2027-05-30T17:00:00+02:00
Location: Museum Weltkulturen D5

Leonardo da Vinci's inventions come to life in Mannheim

The special exhibition Leonardo da Vinci – Experience Inventions at the Museum of World Cultures D5 of the Reiss-Engelhorn Museums immerses visitors in the fascinating thought world of one of the most important universal scholars of the Renaissance. Leonardo da Vinci combined painting, anatomy, natural observation, and engineering into an extraordinary form of thinking.

A workshop full of movement and a spirit of discovery

The heart of the art experience features 30 interactive stations and models made according to Leonardo's drawings. By pushing, pulling, turning, and moving, visitors can directly explore technical principles. This unique perspective on the works adds a sensory dimension: ideas are not just read, but experimented with, moved, and physically experienced.

From the Renaissance to the present

Leonardo's designs for bridges, vehicles, innovative drives, and aircraft show a visionary connection between aesthetic observation and scientific analysis. The interactive stations include a drill, an elevator, a drum machine, a parachute, a mirror chamber, a pedal boat, and a diving suit.

Art historical thinking to participate in

The exhibition makes a central idea of the Renaissance tangible: art, technology, and natural research are not distinct fields of knowledge. Leonardo observed movements, materials, and forces with the accuracy of a researcher and translated his findings into drawings, models, and machines. This curatorial approach creates cultural education for children, families, and adults.

Mannheim's innovative power

The tour connects Leonardo's workshop to the present. Selected Mannheim startups demonstrate how his innovative spirit continues today with new impulses. Thus, the exhibition links Renaissance history with current inventiveness and Mannheim's special tradition as a city of inventors.

Accompanying offerings for families, groups, and schools

In conjunction with the exhibition, the Reiss-Engelhorn Museums offer guided tours, events, and a diverse program for children and families. For school classes, there is a package that includes a guided tour and an escape game. Group tours can be booked during and outside regular opening hours.

Conclusion: An art experience to see, think, and try out

Leonardo da Vinci – Experience Inventions combines historical research, interactive exhibition design, and aesthetic experience into a lively museum visit. Those who want to not only observe Leonardo's visionary ideas but also grasp them with their own hands will discover in Mannheim an exhibition full of movement, curiosity, and inventiveness.