Da Vinci Machines: Inventions brought to life
9 Aug 2025
- 2 Nov 2025
Da Vinci Machines is a unique opportunity to explore the mind of the creative genius, Leonardo da Vinci. The exhibition is on display at selected venues from 9 August-2 November.
Leonardo da Vinci’s inventions and discoveries are even more relevant today than they were in Renaissance Europe 500 years ago.
By connecting his studies in anatomy, nature, engineering, geology and the arts, Leonardo came to a deep and unique understanding of the universe and our place in it.
On loan from the Museum of Leonardo da Vinci in Florence, Italy, this exhibition showcases 60 of Da Vinci's most iconic inventions, meticulously constructed from his original sketches. The exhibition will spark curiosity and imagination in learners of all ages, providing a rare, hands-on experience of Da Vinci's brilliance.
Da Vinci Machines will be on show across Bribie Island Seaside Museum, Pine Rivers Heritage Museum, and Redcliffe Museum. Drop into North Lakes Library to view a replica flying machine by Leonardo da Vinci while the exhibition is on!
Free. No bookings required.
Image credit: Courtesy of Pinnacles Gallery, Townsville.
Da Vinci machines competition
Visit the Da Vinci Machines: Inventions brought to life exhibition for your chance to win LEGO® kits and other great prizes. See full terms and conditions.
Upcoming events
Da Vinci creation station
Monday, 06 October 2025 | 04:00 AM
to Sunday, 02 November 2025 | 03:00 PM
At Bribie Island Seaside Museum Leonardo Da Vinci Creation Station you can unleash your creativity by building your own catapult, designing flying machines, and experimenting with unique paper planes.
Bribie Island Seaside Museum, 1 South Esplanade, Bongaree 4507.
Tagged as: , Education and learning, Kids and family, Teens and young adults, Visual arts
Dates and locations
Da Vinci Machines: Inventions brought to life
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Saturday, 09 August 2025 | 10:00 AM
- Sunday, 02 November 2025 | 04:00 PM
Bribie Island Seaside Museum, 1 South Esplanade, Bongaree 4507.
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Saturday, 09 August 2025 | 10:00 AM
- Sunday, 02 November 2025 | 03:00 PM
Pine Rivers Heritage Museum, Old Petrie Town, 901 - 949 Dayboro Road, Whiteside 4503.
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Saturday, 09 August 2025 | 10:00 AM
- Sunday, 02 November 2025 | 03:00 PM
Redcliffe Museum, 75 Anzac Avenue, Redcliffe 4020.
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Saturday, 09 August 2025 | 10:00 AM
- Sunday, 02 November 2025 | 03:00 PM
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