Monday, 30 October 2006 | Senay
The Genius of Leonardo at Rahmi M. Koç Museum
1st November to 31st December
The Rahmi M. Koç Museum, with the sponsorship of Arçelik A.Ş. and the assistance of event organisers The Partners, is bringing a major exhibition about the scientific and engineering achievements of Leonardo da Vinci (1452 - 1519) to Turkey.
The exhibition, which will run from 1st November to 31st December, consists of 40 full-sized reproductions of machines envisaged in the famous manuscripts (Codices) of Leonardo between 1478 and 1513. The majority of the items will be on display at the Rahmi m. Koç Museum in Hasköy, Istanbul: a few objects will be also on view at the Çengelhan Rahmi M. Koç Museum in Ankara.
The exhibits are divided into five broad categories:
Mechanisms; and the four ancient elements of nature - Earth, Water, Air and Fire.
All are in working condition, and the majority can be operated by the visitors themselves. Thus the exhibition will be cultural, educational, and fun, thereby meeting our mission both to educate and entertain the public.In parallel with the exhibition the Museum will be working with a number of educational and charitable institutions to create exciting projects and competitions based on the life and achievements of Leonardo da Vinci.
Please visit the exhibition website at http://www.the-genius-of-leonardo.com/main.asp for more details.
The Genius of Leonardo
Where
At Rahmi M. Koç Museum. One will be able to re-live the era of one the greatest geniuses ever; Leonardo Da Vinci and watch and touch his inventions.
When
From 1st of November till 31st of December.
The exhibition will be open +:
Tuesday-Friday: 10.00-17.00
Saturday-Sunday: 10.00-19.00
The museum is closed on Mondays.
+ The exhibition times may change without prior notice.
Tickets
Adults: 7 YTL
Students: 3,5 YTL
Schools: 2 YTL
Groups*: 5,5 YTL
* More than 10 people
Rahmi M. Koç Museum : http://www.rmk-museum.org.tr/english/
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