Museo Nazionale Scienza e Tecnologia Leonardo da Vinci
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Museo Nazionale Scienza e Tecnologia Leonardo da Vinci in Milan, dedicated to painter and scientist Leonardo da Vinci, is the largest science and technology museum in Italy. It was opened on 15 February 1953 and inaugurated by Prime Minister Alcide De Gasperi.[1]
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Established | 1953 |
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Location | Via S. Vittore 21 – 20123 Milan – Italy |
Coordinates | 45°27′46.87″N 9°10′16.46″E |
Director | Fiorenzo Galli |
Website | museoscienza.org |
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The museum, in the ancient monastery of San Vittore al Corpo in Milan, is divided into seven main departments:[2]
- Materials
- Transport
- Energy (including Thermal power station Regina Margherita)
- Communication
- Leonardo da Vinci, Art & Science
- New Frontiers
- Science for young people
Each of these departments have laboratories, especially for children and young students. The Transport section is made up of four different parts: air, rail, water and Submarine Enrico Toti-S-506.[3]