Science museum housed in a historic monastery in Milan.

Explore Leonardo models and cutting-edge technologies.

4.6 Rating out of 5
31.239 Reviews on Google
13 € From a ticket
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In short

What Museo Nazionale della Scienza e della Tecnologia Leonardo da Vinci, Milano is

The Museo Nazionale della Scienza e della Tecnologia Leonardo da Vinci is located in Milan, on Via San Vittore. Set in a monastery, the museum houses over 16,000 historical objects, including models based on Leonardo da Vinci's designs. It is an ideal place to explore da Vinci's brilliant mind and discover cutting-edge technologies.

The museum offers a wide range of exhibits, including galleries dedicated to Leonardo da Vinci, a space museum, a railway museum, and a maritime/airplane museum. The Leonardo galleries feature wooden models and mechanisms built exactly according to his original sketches. The space museum includes well-preserved telescopes, space suits, and equipment.

Beyond the da Vinci galleries, the air and sea pavilion is spectacular, with a reconstructed Ebe training ship inside the building, alongside real airplanes and steam trains. The museum is accessible and offers wheelchair-accessible parking, entrances, and restrooms.

The tickets

Tickets for Museo Nazionale della Scienza e della Tecnologia Leonardo da Vinci, Milano

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National Museum Science and Technology Leonardo da Vinci: Entry Ticket

The largest science museum in Italy

13 €

Ticket details

What's included

  • Access to Milan's Leonardo Da Vinci Museum of Science and Technology
  • Access to the temporary exhibition (depending on availability)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Instant delivery
  • Wheelchair accessible
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How you visit

The visit

A visit to the Museo Nazionale della Scienza e della Tecnologia Leonardo da Vinci can take between 3 to 4 hours if you wish to read all the information and admire each exhibition. It is advisable to book tickets in advance, especially if you wish to visit the submarine.

The museum route is guided by QR-code maps and arrows, with informational signs in Italian and English. There is no café inside, but vending machines and a mid-sized bookshop are available at the end of the route. It is recommended to plan your visit to avoid the impact of school groups on the experience.

When it opens

Opening hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 10:00–18:00
Wednesday 10:00–18:00
Thursday 10:00–18:00
Friday 10:00–18:00
Saturday 10:00–19:00
Sunday 10:00–19:00

Hours from the Google record, current as of publication.

The reviews

What visitors say

Visitors praise the Leonardo da Vinci galleries, describing them as unique and well-executed, with detailed models of his inventions. Many also appreciate the air and sea pavilion, finding the Ebe training ship and airplanes particularly impressive.

Reviews mention that the museum is very extensive and requires time to be thoroughly explored. Visitors recommend planning the visit to avoid the crowding caused by school groups, which can make the experience noisy in certain areas.

The location

Where it is

Via San Vittore, 21, 20123 Milano MI

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Questions

Questions about visiting

How long does it take to visit the museum?

A visit can take between 3 to 4 hours.

Is it necessary to book tickets in advance?

Yes, it is advisable to book tickets in advance, especially for the submarine.

Is the museum accessible for people with disabilities?

Yes, the museum offers wheelchair-accessible parking, entrances, and restrooms.

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