The museum offers a unique blend of traditional sculptures and digital exhibits, but my experience was a mixed bag.
Let's start with the positives. The models on display were simply breathtaking. The attention to detail and the artistry of Leonardo da Vinci's work were evident in every piece. It was truly awe-inspiring to see his creations up close and appreciate the intricacies of his craftsmanship.
Everything digital definitely needs some work though. The technology is comically outdated, and everything looks like a early 2000s computer game. Also, the interactive screens were slow and clunky, and lacked some very basic features like pinch zoom. Also, many screens were unresponsive or not working at all.
In addition, some of the digital content felt repetitive and lacked depth. The information provided was basic and didn't provide much insight into Leonardo da Vinci's life and work beyond what I already knew.
I also found that the English information cards accompanying most of the models were lacking. While somehad informative descriptions in English, many others had only brief or no explanations in English at all. As a non-Italian speaker, this left me feeling disconnected and unable to fully comprehend the historical and artistic significance of some of the sculptures. I believe that providing comprehensive and accurate English information alongside the sculptures would greatly enhance the experience for international visitors and help them appreciate the beauty and significance of Leonardo da Vinci's works even more.
Despite the outdated digital exhibits, the museum's collection of models alone made the visit worthwhile. If you're a fan of Leonardo da Vinci's works, you won't be disappointed. However, if you're expecting cutting-edge digital experiences, you may find them lacking. I hope the museum invests in updating their digital exhibits to match the high quality of their models in the future, and also in making the experience more friendly to...
Read moreThis museum features replicas and digital recreations of the great Leonardo da Vinci's works, but unfortunately, it falls short of paying proper homage to this brilliant scientist, engineer, and artist. Regrettably, our experience was marred by a less-than-friendly receptionist who seemed more interested in upselling additional services on top of what we already considered an overpriced entrance fee.
To make matters worse, we were directed to skip a portion of the exhibition to access the digitized "Last Supper" painting room, only to discover that it was still under construction. The noise from employees' conversations reached such high volumes that it drowned out the recording's narrative. Scaffolding blocked the entrance, creating an obstacle course that hindered our ability to navigate and fully appreciate the artwork. Additionally, please note that photography is not allowed, so don't bother bringing your camera.
In light of our experience, I cannot recommend this museum. However, it's worth mentioning that the gentleman at the entrance was exceptionally courteous. Perhaps he should take the helm of the museum himself to ensure a more enjoyable...
Read moreI have visited this museum on the spot, and was very excited for it. The insight and information is very nicely collected but sadly it was quite underwhelming for its concept and price. I have done a Leonardo da Vinci workshop in Istanbul years ago with a more fair price and expressive environment and knowledge.
There were very nice and interactive stuff you can do in the museum by yourself or with a partner that also gets you to socialize which was very nice. There was a VR set up for the Last Supper painting which could be an amazing experience but in the practice it was not up to any expectations; it was laggy and the images were not clear at all. Other digital interactive works were quite nice to play around but I think it needs rework to be as attractive.
You can get a audio guide throughout the whole museum but if you decide not to get one I am sorry but you might end up getting less information if you do not understand Italian. The Italian information was a lot more than the English translation that it was quite surprising, because it seemed like they translated two paragraphs into...
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