You're in for a real treat! There's a lot to see and do in the Da Vinci - The Genius Exhibit. There is a company dedicated to recreating Leonardo da Vinci's work (see info below from Press Release - I didn't want to get any of it wrong). I'll highlight just a few, but you must see it while it's here, and you'll want to take your time to learn about all his different inventions. Audio tours are also available. The exhibit is here through September 8, 2013 (included with the regular admissions). Check out my photo gallery below.
“Da Vinci – The Genius is the most complete and comprehensive da Vinci exhibition on the planet,” said Joe Adams, president of Discovery Science Center. “It’s a perfect complement to our long‐term mission of S.T.E.M. education and inspiring the next generation of innovators.”
Da Vinci – The Genius demonstrates the full scope of Leonardo Da Vinci’s remarkable genius as an inventor, artist, anatomist, sculptor, engineer, musician and architect. Guests will enjoy more than 200 unique pieces including 75 life‐size machine inventions, three‐dimensional renderings of da Vinci’s most notable Renaissance works and an eyeopening, in‐depth analysis of his most famous piece, “Mona Lisa.” Visitors will be able to push, pull, crank and interact with many of these exhibits for a hands‐on understanding of the scientific principles behind them.
Created with the assistance of Leonardo da Vinci experts in Italy and France, Da Vinci – The Genius celebrates one of the most revered and dynamic minds of all time. The exhibition features 13 compelling themed areas of da Vinci’s work, offering visitors an unmatched look inside the mind of the man who laid the groundwork for some of modern society’s most impactful inventions, such as the helicopter, airplane, automobile, submarine, parachute and bicycle.
All of the inventions brought to life for Da Vinci – The Genius were crafted by Italian Artisans, many using the same techniques and materials from the Renaissance period. Scouring more than 6,000 pages from da Vinci’s personal codices (notebooks), the Artisans deciphered hidden clues, intentional mistakes and mirror‐image writing that da Vinci employed to keep his works top secret.
The most illustrious component of Da Vinci – The Genius is arguably the Secrets of Mona Lisa exhibit, featuring the findings of French scientific engineer and examiner of fine art, Pascal Cotte. Granted unprecedented access to “Mona Lisa” by the French government and the Louvre Museum, Cotte was permitted to take “Mona Lisa” off the wall and out of its frame to conduct a scientific analysis that revealed dozens of secrets about history’s most elusive art piece, all verified and approved by the Louvre Museum curators over a two‐year period. The exhibit showcases Cotte’s studies and 25 of his most compelling revelations, illustrated by 40 super‐magnified, high‐resolution sectional images exploring every aspect of the work.
Visitors of Da Vinci – The Genius are invited to embrace the history, theory and objective behind each of da Vinci’s designs and artworks through engaging and entertaining technologies. Other highlights include reproductions of “Virgin of the Rocks,” “The Annunciation,” the controversial new Leonardo discovery “Bella Principessa,” amazing anatomical sketches, the preparatory drawings of the “Anghiari Battle,” and three‐dimensional interactive presentations of “The Last Supper,” the “Vitruvian Man,” and the “Sforza Horse” sculpture that offer never‐before seen perspectives on these famous works. Guests also will enjoy a glimpse into da Vinci’s mysterious alphabet and writing techniques as they browse touch‐screen versions of his actual codices.
The exhibition was developed by Grande Exhibitions, Australia, the Anthropos Association, Italy, under the kind auspices of the Commune di Roma, Commune di Firenze and Citta Di Venezia and with the assistance of Pascal Cotte of Lumière Technologies, France.
MINI-RENAISSANCE ART GALLERY
Da Vinci - The Genius
Now through September 8th!
Discovery Science Center
2500 N. Main Street
Santa Ana, CA
(714) 542-2823
ADMISSIONS:
Children (ages 3-14): $12.95
Adults (ages 15+): $15.95
Seniors (ages 62+): $12.95
HOURS:
Open daily 10 am - 5 pm
except for Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
PARKING: $4
DISCOUNTS:
- Teachers: Credentialed teachers who are members of our Teacher Education Network get free general admission everyday! Simply log on to www.discoverycube.org/ten to register and download your teacher admission ticket.
- Santa Ana Free Day: Santa Ana residents receive up to 4 free admissions per address with valid ID (proof of residency) on the first Tuesday of every month.
- Bank of America Free Day: Bank of America cardholders receive free admission on the first Sunday of each month. Photo ID and any valid Bank of America/Merrill Lynch credit or debit card must be presented. One free general admission limited to cardholder only.
- Military Discount: Members of the Military receive 10% off for up to 6 general admission tickets. Valid Military ID is required for discount.
- Corporate Discounts: Corporate discount coupons are a great addition to any corporate benefits package. Please call (714) 913-5030 if you would like to receive corporate discount coupons.
- ASTC Passport Program: Members of ASTC participating museums receive free general admission for two named adult members and two children (ages 3-17) or one named adult member and up to 3 children (ages 3-17). Membership card w/ASTC logo and photo ID are required for discount. Restrictions do apply according to the Residency Rule and 90-mile radius rule.
Family Four Pack
($64 value)
Discovery Science Center
Enter below. Not sure how to enter? Check out my tutorial here.
US Residents Only. No purchase necessary to enter. All fans have an equal chance to win, however, you must enter to win. A winner will be randomly selected via RaffleCopter and notified via email. No cash value. Winner will have 48 hours to claim their prize or a new winner will be selected the same way. Several different ways to earn entries (some can be done daily). Not liable for unclaimed prizes or fulfillment. Good luck!
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Also at Discovery Science Center:
- LEGO Castle Adventure (now through September 15th)
- Da Vinci Jr Workshops
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