Is admission to the exhibition free?

Yes, the exhibition is free and thus accessible.

When can the exhibition be seen?

The presentation runs from 03.08.2026 to 02.10.2026 at City-Point Kassel.

What are the opening hours?

According to center information, City-Point Kassel is open Monday to Saturday from 09:30 to 20:00.

Is the exhibition suitable for children and families?

Yes, the exhibition is particularly suitable for families and school classes due to the interactive models and clear presentation.

Where does the exhibition take place?

At City-Point Kassel, Königsplatz 61, 34117 Kassel, on the second floor.

Are there parking options and directions?

Yes, City-Point Kassel is centrally located in the pedestrian zone; parking and directions are described on the center's website.

Leonardo da Vinci's Machines: Technology, Art, and Renaissance Genius in Kassel

Name: Leonardo da Vinci's Machines
Start: 2026-08-13T11:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-02T22:00:00+02:00
Location: City-Point Kassel

Leonardo da Vinci's Machines: When Inventive Power Becomes an Exhibition

In City-Point Kassel, an unusual art experience unfolds between technology, drawing, and Renaissance history. The exhibition "Leonardo da Vinci's Machines" shows how closely aesthetic experience and scientific curiosity were intertwined in the works of Leonardo da Vinci.

Leonardo da Vinci as a Universal Genius of the Renaissance

Leonardo da Vinci is among the most influential artists in European art history. The painter, draftsman, inventor, and natural observer trained in Florence left behind only a few finished paintings, but an extraordinary graphic oeuvre consisting of thousands of sketches and studies. Expert sources emphasize that he combined precise observation of nature, experimentation with perspective and light, as well as thinking in mechanical contexts in his art. This exhibition makes that spirit visible.

Machines, Models, and Movement to Touch

Displayed are faithful replicas based on historical designs. These include a hang glider, a self-driving cart, ball bearings, a diving suit, a self-supporting bridge, and a multi-barreled cannon. Many models can be tested and directly convey how visionary Leonardo was in his understanding of his time. The exhibition transforms technical construction into vivid object observation and invites direct engagement.

Art Meets Science in the Heart of the City Center

Particularly appealing is the location: In City-Point Kassel, a public-friendly retail architecture meets cultural education. The presentation on the second floor opens up the view of Leonardo as an artist, engineer, and researcher. Reproductions of famous paintings and informative panels complement the staging and place the machines in an art historical context. It becomes clear why Leonardo is still regarded as a symbol of creativity, inventiveness, and interdisciplinary thinking.

For Families, School Classes, and Art Enthusiasts

The exhibition appeals to a wide audience. Families, children, teenagers, school classes, technology enthusiasts, and art lovers find here an accessible approach to the Renaissance, design history, and cultural education. The interactivity, in particular, makes the visit lively: See, understand, try out, and rediscover historical ideas in the present.

Conclusion

"Leonardo da Vinci's Machines" offers a free exhibition in Kassel with high educational value and strong experiential character. Those who want not only to view art history but to experience it in motion should definitely visit this presentation live at City-Point Kassel.