Members-Only Preview: Leonardo da Vinci – 500 Years of Genius

October 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Exclusive members-only preview of the new special exhibition, Leonardo da Vinci – 500 Years of Genius.

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Inspire curious minds with an exploration of the greatest genius that has ever lived.

Be the first to experience our newest special exhibition, Leonardo Da Vinci – 500 Years of Genius, during an exclusive members-only evening on Friday, October 3, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Through rare artifacts, immersive storytelling, interactive displays, and life-size replicas of his machines and inventions, you’ll uncover how this legendary artist, inventor, engineer, and scientist helped shape the modern world.

Explore the event details and programming schedule below.

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Programming

Time: 7:00 p.m – 8:45 p.m.
Location: Ocean Gallery, Level 1
Enjoy complimentary light bites provided by Constellation Culinary Group (while supplies last).

FIU Engineers on Wheels
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.
Location: Atrium, Level 1
Participate in a hands-on engineering challenge.

Create Your Own Glider
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.
Location: Atrium, Level 1
Discover the science of flight as you build and decorate a da Vinci–inspired glider to take home with Frost Science educators.

Leonardo da Vinci Bridge Challenge
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.
Location: Hsiao Family Special Exhibition Gallery, Level 1
Test da Vinci’s engineering by building a self-supporting bridge—and learn more about the science of structures.

Dark Biosphere (Frost Planetarium Show)
Time: 7:20 p.m., 8:00 p.m., 8:40 p.m.
Location: Frost Planetarium, Level 1
Be the first to experience Dark Biosphere during this special members-only preview. Journey deep beneath Earth’s crust into a hidden world where life thrives in darkness—challenging everything we know about the origins of life on Earth and the possibility of life beyond our planet. Seating is first come, first served; capacity is limited.

Parachute Drop
Time: 7:45 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.
Location: Terrace, Level 2
Design and launch a parachute inspired by da Vinci’s 500-year-old sketch. See if his daring idea can really take flight.

  • Photo Booth: Located in the Ocean Gallery (complimentary).
  • Your Mona Lisa Moment Photo Op: Strike a pose and capture your smile.
  • Science Store: 20% off all purchases at the Science Store (valid during the event only)
  • Exhibitions Open for Exploration:
    • Level 6: Observation Deck, The Sun Spot
    • Level 4: River of Grass, The Vista, The Dig
    • Level 3: Feathers to the Stars, The Dive, meLab
    • Level 2: The Deep, Oculus, meLab
    • Level 1: Leonardo da Vinci – 500 Years of Genius
  • Parking is available in the museum garage for an $8 flat rate with validation starting at 6:00 p.m.
  • All cars must exit the garage by 10:30 p.m. Member parking discounts do not apply.
  • Event check-in begins at 7:00 p.m. at the main entrance. Please have your membership card and photo ID ready.

Leonardo da Vinci – 500 Years of Genius was created and produced by Grande Experiences in collaboration with Museo Leonardo da Vinci in Rome.

Admission to Member Evenings is free and only open to members and their guests (accounts with guest privileges will be allowed the appropriate number of guests to accompany the member) on a first-come, first-served basis. All members must have a valid membership card and show a photo ID upon entrance. Only those listed on the membership account will be permitted into the event. The museum closes to the public at 6:00 p.m.