Exhibition | Leonardo da Vinci: 500 Years of Genius

Created in collaboration with Museo Leonardo da Vinci in Rome, this is not a traditional exhibition; it’s an immersive journey of discovery and wonder.

Interact with Leonardo’s incredible machine inventions, connecting ideas and concepts from 500 years ago to today’s technological advances, revealing his impact on today’s world and his influence on the future.

Learn Leonardo’s story in a mesmerising immersive gallery space woven through the streets of Florence, the canals of Venice and the grandeur of Milan, engaging the senses.

Leonardo, an inspirational icon, transcended the boundaries of his era with insatiable curiosity, contributing to science, technology, engineering, art, and maths. The exhibition features interactive displays, life-sized replicas, and installations showcasing the breadth and depth of his work.

Join us on this immersive journey and discover the universal appeal of Leonardo’s curiosity, creativity, and innovation. Leonardo da Vinci – 500 Years of Genius brings history to life in a way that captivates and inspires audiences of all ages and backgrounds.

Presented by the Embassy of Italy in Canada, the Consulate General of Italy in Toronto, the Istituto Italiano di Cultura Toronto.

Message from His Excellency Alessandro Cattaneo, Ambassador of Italy to Canada

It is a source of particular pride for me that THEMUSEUM in Kitchener is hosting the exhibition ‘Leonardo da Vinci – 500 Years of Genius’. This area of Ontario has welcomed generations of Italians, and it is also thanks to this deeply rooted presence, built on hard work, ingenuity and sound values, that the cooperation between Italy and Canada can today unfold in its full depth, including on the scientific and technological fronts, which are fundamental drivers of growth.

Leonardo embodies, better than anyone, a mind that knows no disciplinary or geographical boundaries. Five hundred years later, Italy and Canada share his vision of an open, curious research culture capable of crossing disciplines and borders. Celebrating Leonardo in Canada means renewing the commitment of both countries to scientific and technological cooperation, in the firm belief that progress always stems from the fruitful encounter of different minds — the same spirit that the Embassy of Italy in Canada is committed to promoting and strengthening every day.