Leonardo da Vinci's Machines at City-Point Kassel: Renaissance to Touch

Event: Leonardo da Vinci's Machines in City-Point Kassel, Königsplatz 61, 34117 Kassel on 3. August 2026

Date and Time

3. August 2026 09:00

Artist

Location

City Point Kassel
Königspl. 61, 34117 Kassel, Deutschland

Price

Free

About this Event

Exhibitions & MuseumsEvents for KidsTours & Sightseeing

Mood

Relaxed

Venue Type

Inside

Leonardo da Vinci's Machines: An Artistic Experience Between Inventiveness and Renaissance

At City-Point Kassel, an exhibition unfolds that impressively combines art, technology, and cultural education. Leonardo da Vinci's Machines makes the ingenuity of the Renaissance genius sensually tangible and invites visitors to discover models, ideas, and constructions up close.

Renaissance to Touch

The presentation showcases faithfully replicated machines based on Leonardo's sketches and technical designs. The exhibits include a hang glider, a self-propelled cart, ball bearings, a diving suit, a self-supporting bridge, and a multiple gun. The unique attraction lies in the interactive access: Many models are available for hands-on experience, providing an immediate aesthetic experience.

Art, Science, and Mechanics in a Thought Space

Leonardo da Vinci is regarded as a painter, draftsman, engineer, and naturalist. His notebooks demonstrate how closely observation, experimentation, and image creation were connected. This connection is the focal point of the exhibition. Replicas of famous paintings and informative panels complement the work examination and historically contextualize Leonardo's oeuvre.

An Artistic Experience for Families, School Classes, and Technology Enthusiasts

The exhibition appeals to a broad audience. Families experience an illustrative approach to the Renaissance, children and teenagers discover technical connections in a playful manner, and art enthusiasts gain new perspectives on the universal genius Leonardo da Vinci. The mirror writing is not only explained here but made immediately tangible.

Exhibition Atmosphere at City-Point Kassel

On the 2nd floor of City-Point Kassel, an open, low-threshold exhibition atmosphere is created. The location in the shopping center enhances accessibility and makes the visit easy to plan. The presentation is free of charge and thus particularly attractive for spontaneous cultural moments in everyday life.

Conclusion

Leonardo da Vinci's Machines vividly connects what was never separated in Leonardo's thinking: painting, research, construction, and curiosity. Anyone who wants to not just read about the Renaissance but experience it should definitely visit this exhibition in Kassel live.

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