 Introduzione
With its twenty-eight sections, from information technology to engines to astronomy, some 40 000 square metres of displays, and a massive 15 000 pieces in its collection, the Leonardo da Vinci National Museum of Science and Technology in Milan is one of the most important technical and scientific museums in the world. The museum is made up of three separate buildings: the Monumental Building, which is a former Olivetan monastery whose construction dates back to the early sixteenth century; the Rail Transport Building and the Air&Sea Transport Building.
 Location
Address: Via S. Vittore 21 - 20123 Milano
Transit: Metro: M2 S. Ambrogio (Green Line) M1 Cadorna (Red line)
Bus: 50, 54, 58 stop: San Vittore, Bus 94 stop: Carducci
 Whats inside
The Museum illustrates the history of science and technology down to modern times. Of particular interest are the Leonardo da Vinci Gallery; the department of physics, with apparatus used by Galileo, Newton and Volta and the departments of optics, acoustics, telegraphy, transport, shipping, railroads, flying, metallurgy, motor vehicles, clocks and watches, and timber. There is also a library and reading room (film presentations). For full information visit their website below.
 Useful information
Telephone: +390248555200
E-mail: info@museoscienza.it
Open: Tuesday-Friday : 9.30 - 17.00
Weekends and holidays: 9.30 - 18.30
Closed:Working Mondays, 1st January, 25th December
Disabled: Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
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