Leonardo da Vinci (April 15, 1452, to May 2, 1519) was a painter, sculptor, architect, inventor, military engineer and draftsman - the epitome of a "Renaissance man". With this skip the line access to the Museum, you will be able to learn more about his life and his work.
Your adventure begins directly at the Leonardo da Vinci Museum, a 20-minute walk (or short taxi ride) from your Venice cruise terminal. You will exchange your voucher at the ticket office, skipping the existing line and getting you inside immediately. Suitable for adults, families, and children, the museum is assembled into a laboratory of curiosity and experimentation and is organized into four fundamental sections: earth, water, air, and fire.
The museum is divided into several the exhibition rooms that cover more than 5,000 square feet (500 square meters), where you will get to see some of the famed artists most prized works. Included in the exhibit are some of his most important engineering project that involves over 60 machines, "War Machines", "Flying Machines", "Ideal City", "Principles of Physics" and many more.
Next to each machine is an explanation and the physics principles or Da Vinci Codes that apply and are translated into 6 languages.
As you move around inside the museum, you will be able to examine his anatomical studies, as well as his main works of art, through the use of very high-resolution, back-lit installations. You can also admire and compare some of the major anatomical studies of Leonardo and a reproduction of his principal paintings with the use of backlight technology with very high resolution. The Museum features excellent multimedia displays creating a very user-friendly experience for all visitors. Please be advised that the last entrance allowed to the Museum is 40 minutes before the closing time at 05:30 PM.
Upon completion of your excursion, you will want to visit the museum bookstore where guests will find items that pay homage to his scientific and artistic investigations. Once you have completed your museum time, there is much more to explore and experience in Venice should you decide to take advantage of the hop on hop off boat service, you can purchase your tickets here - Venice City Sightseeing Hop On Hop Off Boat Excursion (S3536). If not, you can simply return to your Venice cruise terminal or continue to explore at your own expense.