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Leonardo da Vinci – 500 Years of Genius

Visitors stand inside an immersive gallery as Mona Lisa projections glow across towering walls.
Visitors explore towering projections of Leonardo da Vinci’s sketches in an immersive gallery space.
Visitors stand before a large immersive projection of The Last Supper in a gallery space.
Visitor explores Leonardo da Vinci–inspired machines and sketches in an immersive exhibition.
Visitors move through a digital gallery surrounded by immersive Mona Lisa projections.
Visitors stand inside an immersive gallery as Mona Lisa projections glow across towering walls.
Visitors explore towering projections of Leonardo da Vinci’s sketches in an immersive gallery space.
Visitors stand before a large immersive projection of The Last Supper in a gallery space.
Visitor explores Leonardo da Vinci–inspired machines and sketches in an immersive exhibition.
Visitors move through a digital gallery surrounded by immersive Mona Lisa projections.

Overview

Happen Group, Alter Place, and Copper Live are proud to present Leonardo da Vinci – 500 Years of Genius in Canberra. This event will fall during The Enlighten Festival, and they are proud to be a featured event amongst the stellar programme of events and installations. The experience will be created atop the old Federation Centenary Fountain, adjacent to Parkes Place lawns.

Created by Grande Experiences in collaboration with Museo Leonardo da Vinci in Rome, this is an immersive journey of discovery and wonder. This activation will inspire curious minds with an exploration of the greatest genius that has ever lived.

Leonardo da Vinci - 500 Years of Genius brings history to life in a way that captivates audiences of all ages.

Tickets on sale now. These are limited, and they are expecting strong numbers, so book now to make sure you secure a ticket and a time that suits you)

Dates

28 Feb – 29 Mar 2026
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Patrick White Lawns CanberraParkes Pl W, Parkes, ACT 2600, Australia, Parkes, Australian Capital Territory, AustraliaGet Directions
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