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Experience the best of Leonardo3 – Il Mondo di Leonardo

Get ready to experience the world of the genius inventor and artist, Leonardo da Vinci, at the mesmerizing Leonardo3 Museum in Milan. Discover more than 200 interactive and fully-functioning 3D machines as well as musical instruments and digital displays. Learn about his greatest inventions and be a part of the genius creator's larger world of scientific work and art.
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Slide 1 of 14, Leonardo da Vinci's war machine model at Leonardo3 Museum, Milan.
Leonardo da Vinci's war machine model at Leonardo3 Museum, Milan.
Flying machine model displayed at Leonardo3 Museum, Milan.
Model of "The Ideal City" by Leonardo da Vinci at Leonardo3 Museum, Milan.
Mechanical artifact display at Leonardo3 Museum, Milan.
The Last Supper exhibit at Leonardo3 Museum, Milan.
Visitors interacting with a digital display at Leonardo3 Museum, Milan.
Mechanical lion exhibit at Leonardo3 Museum, Milan.
Mechanical bird model at Leonardo3 Museum, Milan.
Artifact display at Leonardo3 Museum, Milan featuring a mechanical model.
Flying vehicle model displayed at Leonardo3 Museum, Milan.
Leonardo da Vinci's human-powered vehicle model at Leonardo3 Museum, Milan.
Leonardo da Vinci's flying machines displayed at Leonardo3 Museum, Milan.
Leonardo da Vinci paintings exhibit at Leonardo3 Museum, Milan.
Leonardo da Vinci's Architronito model at Leonardo3 Museum, Milan.

Leonardo3 Museum Skip-the-Line Admission Tickets

Explore at your pace

  • Skip ticket lines and step into an interactive world of Leonardo da Vinci, exploring his inventions and artworks at your own relaxed pace in Milan.

  • Head straight to the museum entrance with your skip-the-line ticket, present your voucher, and begin exploring the exhibits without waiting at ticket counters.

  • Enjoy access to more than 200 interactive 3D machines, models, and digital reconstructions that bring Leonardo's designs, codices, and masterpieces to life.

  • Experiment with touch screens and reconstructions to see how Leonardo's flying machines, war devices, and engineering ideas work as you move through the galleries.

  • Choose the combo option to add skip-the-line entry to The Last Supper, pairing the museum visit with access to Leonardo's iconic mural in Santa Maria delle Grazie.

  • Enhance your combo with an expert English-speaking local guide and radio guides at The Last Supper, gaining clear commentary and focused insight during your visit.

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  • Skip ticket lines and step into an interactive world of Leonardo da Vinci, exploring his inventions and artworks at your own relaxed pace in Milan.

  • Head straight to the museum entrance with your skip-the-line ticket, present your voucher, and begin exploring the exhibits without waiting at ticket counters.

  • Enjoy access to more than 200 interactive 3D machines, models, and digital reconstructions that bring Leonardo's designs, codices, and masterpieces to life.

  • Experiment with touch screens and reconstructions to see how Leonardo's flying machines, war devices, and engineering ideas work as you move through the galleries.

  • Choose the combo option to add skip-the-line entry to The Last Supper, pairing the museum visit with access to Leonardo's iconic mural in Santa Maria delle Grazie.

  • Enhance your combo with an expert English-speaking local guide and radio guides at The Last Supper, gaining clear commentary and focused insight during your visit.

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Milan sightseeing bus with tourists and Leonardo3 Museum exhibit.
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The Last Supper exhibit at Leonardo3 Museum, Milan.
Leonardo da Vinci's war machine model at Leonardo3 Museum, Milan.
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Mechanical lion exhibit at Leonardo3 Museum, Milan.
Artifact display at Leonardo3 Museum, Milan featuring a mechanical model.
Leonardo da Vinci's flying machines displayed at Leonardo3 Museum, Milan.

Combo (Save 5%): Milan Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + Leonardo3 Museum Tickets

Explore at your pace
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  • Score a budget-friendly combo—city-wide hop-on hop-off access plus a deep dive into Da Vinci's brilliance at the Leonardo3 Museum.

  • Cruise through Milan for 24 hours with over 40 handpicked stops, from Santa Maria delle Grazie to City Life and the Arco della Pace.

  • Settle in on a classic double-decker and let the multilingual audio guide bring Milan’s past and present to life.

  • Skip-the-line access means no waiting at Leonardo3—just walk in and meet the master’s mind up close.

  • Explore Da Vinci’s genius through 200+ 3D reconstructions of his art, machines, and imagination in full interactive glory.

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  • Score a budget-friendly combo—city-wide hop-on hop-off access plus a deep dive into Da Vinci's brilliance at the Leonardo3 Museum.

  • Cruise through Milan for 24 hours with over 40 handpicked stops, from Santa Maria delle Grazie to City Life and the Arco della Pace.

  • Settle in on a classic double-decker and let the multilingual audio guide bring Milan’s past and present to life.

  • Skip-the-line access means no waiting at Leonardo3—just walk in and meet the master’s mind up close.

  • Explore Da Vinci’s genius through 200+ 3D reconstructions of his art, machines, and imagination in full interactive glory.

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Milano Duomo with YesMilano City Pass logo in foreground.
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II interior in Milan, Italy, part of Official Milano Pass tour.
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Rooftop view of Milan Cathedral with spires, part of the Official Milano Pass experience.
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Drawing of Milan Cathedral on textured wall, part of Official Milano Pass tour.
Milan's Monumental Cemetery facade, included in Official Milano Pass.
La Scala opera house facade in Milan with Italian and EU flags.

YesMilano: Flash, Standard & All-Inclusive City Passes

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  • Enjoy entry to various attractions and museums across the city with this pocket-friendly 3-day City Pass.

  • Save up to 70%! With a single pass, explore top attractions like the Natural History Museum, GAM/Modern Art Gallery, Duomo, and more.

  • Navigate the city easily with 3 days of unlimited access to public transport including ATM trams, buses, and metros within Zone Mi1-Mi3.

  • The Standard Pass includes entry to Civic Museums and one premium activity, while the All-Inclusive Pass offers access to Civic Museums and all premium activities.

  • Benefit from a 100% digital pass on your phone and save significant time by not queuing to buy tickets.

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  • Enjoy entry to various attractions and museums across the city with this pocket-friendly 3-day City Pass.

  • Save up to 70%! With a single pass, explore top attractions like the Natural History Museum, GAM/Modern Art Gallery, Duomo, and more.

  • Navigate the city easily with 3 days of unlimited access to public transport including ATM trams, buses, and metros within Zone Mi1-Mi3.

  • The Standard Pass includes entry to Civic Museums and one premium activity, while the All-Inclusive Pass offers access to Civic Museums and all premium activities.

  • Benefit from a 100% digital pass on your phone and save significant time by not queuing to buy tickets.

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Pro tips to help you make a pick

Standard self-guided entry is usually the lowest-cost option, with adult reseller prices around €14–€20 in 2024. Multimedia-guide variants are typically roughly €18–€24, so compare inclusions before choosing.

Pre-book online if you’re visiting on weekends, holidays, or rainy days. Online tickets usually let you skip the on-site ticket purchase line and go straight to the entrance desk for voucher scanning.

Check whether the multimedia guide is included before paying more. Standard tickets generally cover exhibition entry only; audio or multimedia guide devices/apps are usually sold as an add-on or separate variant.

If you prefer reading panels and using the screens at your own pace, the standard ticket is often enough. Reviews on the multimedia guide are mixed, and using it can stretch the visit closer to 2 hours.

Choose a weekday morning or late-afternoon slot for quieter galleries. Midday weekends and school-group periods are more likely to mean short entry waits and busier interactive stations.

Verify whether your Milan city pass or combo already includes Leonardo3 before buying a separate ticket. Coverage varies by provider, and some products bundle Leonardo3 with Duomo access or a hop-on hop-off bus.

If you want more than museum entry, look for clearly labeled combos. A documented option is the Combo: Milan Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + Leonardo3 Museum Tickets; assortment also lists admission with a guided Last Supper visit.

Do not assume Leonardo3 admission includes the real Last Supper at Santa Maria delle Grazie. Standard tickets cover only the museum inside the Galleria unless your combo explicitly says otherwise.

About Leonardo3 Museum

Leonardo3 focuses on interactive reconstructions and multimedia rather than a traditional object-only display. Inside the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, visitors can virtually assemble and operate Leonardo’s inventions, browse translated codex pages on screens, and compare machine models with digital explanations. The result is a compact, self-paced Leonardo overview that fits easily between the Duomo and La Scala.

Did you know?

Leonardo3 is curated and produced by Leonardo3, a research and media company dedicated to studying and reconstructing Leonardo da Vinci’s machines and artworks.

The exhibition includes numerous reconstructions of machines that had never been built before, created after detailed study of Leonardo’s manuscripts.

Many of the museum’s physical models are functional or mechanically demonstrable, so visitors can see how Leonardo’s designs would have moved in practice.

Its digital restoration of The Last Supper is intended to show how the mural likely appeared before centuries of damage and restoration altered the original image.

Instead of displaying fragile originals, the museum uses digital installations where visitors can browse Leonardo’s codices with translations, diagrams, and zoom features.

Why visit Leonardo3 Museum?

Flying Machines from Leonardo’s Notebooks

The Flying Machines & Aviation Concepts area presents reconstructions of Leonardo’s ornithopters and early helicopter-like devices. Interactive displays explain lift and motion, showing how he tried to solve flight centuries before modern aviation.

War Machines with Mechanical Cutaways

The War Machines & Engineering gallery includes models of an armored vehicle, multi-barrel guns, and fortification concepts. Mechanical cutaways and diagrams help visitors understand how Leonardo applied mechanics and ballistics to military design.

Digital Restoration of The Last Supper

One of the museum’s standout works is its digital restoration of Leonardo’s The Last Supper, originally painted around 1495–1498. High-resolution projections and explanations reveal colors, facial details, and compositional choices that are difficult to see in the damaged original mural.

Interactive Codices with Zoom and Translation

Digital facsimiles let you browse pages from Leonardo’s codices on screen instead of looking at static reproductions. You can zoom into sketches and margin notes, then use translations and diagrams to follow how his ideas developed.

A Central 1–2 Hour Leonardo Stop

Leonardo3 is designed for a self-paced visit of roughly 1–2 hours inside the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. Its central location makes it easy to combine with the Duomo or La Scala, and the fully indoor layout is especially practical on rainy or cold days.

Plan your visit

Main Entrance (Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II – Scala Side)

Located inside Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II near the Piazza della Scala end, this is the main public entrance for all visitors. Look for Leonardo3 signage along the arcade on the La Scala side of the Galleria. Tickets are scanned at the entrance desk; some third-party vouchers may need to be shown there for validation or exchange. Walk-up visitors may encounter a ticket-purchase line, while pre-booked visitors typically bypass that queue and go straight to check-in. Basic bag checks may be carried out before or at entry. The entrance appears step-free at gallery level, but detailed accessibility features such as accessible restrooms or additional mobility support are not clearly documented.

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