How did a “national” science and technology museum come into being? By whom and according to what interests and ideologies was it conceived? The Museo Nazionale Scienza e Tecnologia Leonardo da Vinci opened in 1953 with the aim to bridge the gap between the two cultures and presenting technoscience as a culture for good. Its origins date back to the 1930s, involving the Politecnico engineering culture and national scientific “heroes” like Guglielmo Marconi. Today the Museo is the largest museal institution in Italy dedicated to science, technology and industry. It designs cultural and educational resources and experiences, fostering engaged, knowledgeable and inclusive citizenship.

Discover the Museo on a guided tour that explores and critically discusses the historical origins and developments of this major mid-20th century cultural institution.