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Leonardo da Vinci Museum of Science and Technology (solo trip)

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How Solo-Friendly is Leonardo da Vinci Museum of Science and Technology?

90%Solo-Friendly
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What makes it 90% Solo-Friendly: A solo traveler can wander five hectares of galleries, rent an audio guide, and join optional group tours; elevators and clear signage make navigating the former monastery easy and safe.

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Reviews4.6/ 5
(from 28,687 reviews)

Positives:

  • Solo-friendly layout: Wide corridors and clear signage let you explore at your own pace.
  • Free Wi-Fi and lockers: Use free Wi-Fi to access digital exhibits and lockers for your bag.

Challenges:

  • Weekend crowds: Expect longer lines on Saturdays and Sundays after 11 AM.
  • Italian-only labels: Some exhibit texts lack English; rely on the audio guide.
  • Extra fees: Certain workshops and the Toti Submarine tour require advance booking and extra payment.
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What is Leonardo da Vinci Museum of Science and Technology?

  • The museum occupies a former Renaissance monastery and spans approximately 50,000 square meters of exhibition space
  • It hosts one of Europe’s largest science and technology collections, including the world’s most extensive permanent display of Leonardo da Vinci’s engineering models
  • It houses diverse technological artifacts and scale reconstructions, from the Toti submarine and Luna Rossa catamaran to Italy’s only lunar rock fragment

What is so special about Leonardo da Vinci Museum of Science and Technology for solo trip?

  1. Explore Europe’s largest Leonardo da Vinci mechanical model collection.
  2. Interact with space exhibits: launch rockets, touch lunar rock.
  3. Experience VR missions in the Mars Base and hands-on workshops.
  4. Navigate easily alone with audio guide and clear signage.

Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours

Why 1-2 hours visit duration is ideal for solo trip: Enough time to see main galleries and interactive zones without rushing.

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Solo-Friendly Activities in Leonardo da Vinci Museum of Science and Technology

Wander Leonardo Gallery:

Browse 170 scale models of da Vinci’s inventions in chronological order.

Tip: Rent an English audio guide to learn details at your own pace.

Interactive Space Section:

Launch a mock rocket and touch Italy’s only lunar rock fragment.

Tip: Head there first to beat midday queues.

VR Mars Base & Tinkering Zone:

Join a VR mission to Mars and hands-on workshops.

Tip: Book your VR slot at the info desk on arrival.

Historic Thermal Power Station:

Explore the Regina Margherita hall with original steam engines.

Tip: Use the audio guide to access English captions for machinery details.

How to Make the Most of Your Visit to Leonardo da Vinci Museum of Science and Technology

  1. Buy tickets online: Save time by booking entry tickets and VR slots in advance on the museum website.
  2. Start in quieter wings: Begin at the far end of the galleries to avoid the main entrance rush.
  3. Use audio guide: Download the app or rent a device to get English commentary throughout your visit.
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Reviews of Leonardo da Vinci Museum of Science and Technology

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Manish Dighe

Manish Dighe

Sep 2025

This is a must visit whether you are an adult or a with young children. Fascinating place and impressive what Leonardo was able to achieve in 1 lifetime. Extensive place, so technically you could spend the whole day here, but you can select 2 or 3 areas to cover things like airplanes, automobiles, architecture, etc

illremember thistime

illremember thistime

Aug 2025

This is a cracking museum of science and technology. It covers quite a lot and I do mean a lot. We had read a review that suggested to plan for a 2 to 2.5 hours visit, which turned out to be wholly inappropriate as you can easily spend the whole day there, alas we hadn't planned for food so we had to leave earlier than we would've wished.

Owen McGovern

Owen McGovern

Jul 2025

This is amazing value for money at €10 per adult, it could be €25 per adult and still be good value. You can easily spend 2 hours or more here. The first building contains a lot of historical pieces from steel forging to the early digital age. There are 3 beautiful classic cars also. Then the second building contains a broad collection of ships and airplanes. This includes a full sized sailin...

Giovanni Bruno

Giovanni Bruno

Jun 2025

A rather large and interesting museum dedicated to Science and architecture. The museum is rather large and can take up to 90 minutes to see all. Inside there is a wonderful array of various scientific equipment, transportation, architectural models, and even handwritten notebooks that were written by Leonardo da Vinci! The museum is worth a visit even if you do not enjoy science. Next to the muse...

Alexandra Kappke

Alexandra Kappke

Apr 2025

Amazing space definitely worth the visit even you don’t care about science. It’s a huge and beautiful place in itself. The museum themes range from space to history to war fair and are nicely organized. Plan your visit wisely because it’s a big place that can take a good portion of your afternoon. Architecture enthusiasts will have the same thrillingly wonderful experience as I had seeing origi...

When is the best time to visit Leonardo da Vinci Museum of Science and Technology (Milan, Italy)?

Visit on weekday mornings or rainy days for fewer crowds. The museum stays cool in summer and dry in winter.

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Typical Budget for Solo Traveler (1 Adult)

ItemCost (Approx.)
Entry ticketEUR 10
Audio guide rentalEUR 4
VR experienceEUR 5
Coffee at caféEUR 3
Total EstimatedEUR 22

Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

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Map of Leonardo da Vinci Museum of Science and Technology

Address: Via San Vittore, 21, 20123 Milano MI, Italy

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About Leonardo da Vinci Museum of Science and Technology

Opening Hours

Monday:Closed
Tuesday:9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:9:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Sunday:9:30 AM – 6:30 PM

Hours may vary during holidays, special events, and peak seasons. Please check the official website for the most up-to-date information.

Website

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Phone Number

+39 02 485551

Average price

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