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If you've always been interested in Leonardo da Vinci's work, here's something for you.

An exhibition titled "Da Vinci, The Exhibition" launched at the Science Centre Singapore on June 18.

The 10,000 square-feet exhibition will run till Jan. 2, 2022.

Curated by Argentina-based Aurea Exhibitions in collaboration with Fundación De Historia Natural, the touring exhibition features the largest collection of da Vinci's inventions including 50 life-size replicas and 15 reproductions of his fine-art studies.

10 different zones

There are 10 interactive zones that guests can look forward to:

Zone 1: About Leonardo da Vinci

In this zone, visitors can learn about da Vinci and his greatest achievements, including being one of the first artists in Italy to use oil paints, and even details of the resting place of his final remains.

Zone 2: Anatomy

At the anatomy zone, visitors will be able to study da Vinci's anatomical sketches such as the first accurate depiction of the human spine.

Zone 3: Paintings

da Vinci is known as a master of various disciples of painting such as chiaroscuro (light/dark) and the sfumato technique, where soft-gentle lighting was crucial to his paintings.

One can find replicas of famous paintings in this zone including "The Virgin of the Rocks", "Lady with an Ermine" as well as the portrait of Salvator Mundi.

Zone 4: Study of Physics

This zone showcases a selection of his biggest mechanical achievements.

These machines include the pulley, automatic locking system, chain crank and spiral springs.

Zone 5: Study of Optics and Music

Notable inventions in this zone include the light projector, room of mirrors, mechanical drum and the portable piano.

Zone 6: Military Studies

Here, one can find wartime tools and devices that he designed for nobles who were leading the war in 15th-century Italy.

These designs include canyons, gears, sprockets, rotating bridges, and strategic games with ropes and recoiling pulleys.

Zone 7: Study of Flight

In this zone, visitors can find one of his most recognisable designs of all time — the flying machine.

His research eventually laid the groundwork for the first successes in human flight, including gliders, airplanes, helicopters, and parachutes.

Zone 8: Study of Civil Engineering

This zone showcases a series of da Vinci's designs that contributed to the advancement of civil society.

He designed mechanisms such as forklifts, textile machines, cranes, drills and excavators.

Zone 9: Study of Hydraulics

In this zone, one can find his studies on hydraulic engineering and its various applications, inspired by da Vinci's fascination with the behaviour of water.

These inventions include a design for a sea buoy, a rowboat and the principles of wetsuits.

Zone 10: Leonardo da Vinci's most famous works — Mona Lisa and Last Supper

One of the most famous paintings in the world is da Vinci's "The Last Supper".

The exhibition features a replica that is nearly the same size as the original one at the monastery of Santa Marie delle Grazie in Milan, Italy.

There's also the replica of the famed Mona Lisa.

Photobooths and other activities

Prior to entering the exhibition, each guest will be given an activity card, where guests will find stamps all over the exhibition to complete one of da Vinci's painting.

Apart from the interactive elements of the exhibition, guests can also take photos at the various photobooths.

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At the end of the exhibition, visitors can participate in the following activities:

• Build a parachute (S$5)
• Build an ornithopter (S$5)
• Colouring station (free)

One can get tickets to the exhibition at the following prices:

Ala carte exhibition tickets:

Bundled Science Centre Singapore + Da Vinci the Exhibition half-day pass (inclusive of S$5 Curiosity Shop Voucher):

More information on the exhibition can be found here.

Details

The Annexe, Science Centre Singapore, 15 Science Centre Rd, Singapore 609081

Opening hours: 10am to 1pm, 2pm to 5pm on Tuesdays to Sundays. Closed on Mondays.

Top image by Google Maps and Fasiha Nazren.