The Leonardo, Salt Lake City

The Leonardo Museum in Salt Lake City is a unique space where science, technology, art, and creativity meet. Opened on October 8, 2011, this museum is dedicated to the Renaissance ideals of Leonardo da Vinci, embodying his curiosity and belief in the integration of arts and sciences as interconnected pursuits.

Inspired by da Vinci’s inventive spirit, The Leonardo offers hands-on exhibits that encourage experimentation and creative thinking. At Leonardo’s Workshop, visitors dive into the world of design and problem-solving, working with materials like wood, metal, and plastic. Overseen by the museum’s in-house engineer, the Workshop is a space for tinkering and learning through experimentation. Highlights include the marble wall feature, where visitors construct paths to observe the effects of potential and kinetic energy in real-time.

Leonardo’s Studio explores the creative side of science, inviting guests to engage in various art forms. Here, visitors can craft their own Claymation or stop-motion films and experiment with green-screen technology. With activities like painting, sculpting, and drawing, The Studio—guided by the museum's artists—encourages everyone to explore the intersection of technology and artistic expression.

Another standout exhibit, Perception, delves into the mysteries of the human mind. This interactive experience focuses on how our brains interpret sensory information, often altering or omitting details to create our perception of reality. Visitors engage with exhibits that test and enhance their sensory awareness of touch, hearing, and sight. In one section, touch becomes the sole means of navigating the world, as visitors use tactile boxes to explore the power and limits of their sense of touch.