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4. National Museum of Science and Technology Leonardo Da Vinci

Leonardo da Vinci who was active as painter, draughtsman, sculptor, but also an engineer, sciencist, theorist, and architect, is considered to be one of the main representatives of the dialogue between scientific and humanistic disciplines.

The museum is dedicated to Leonardo Da Vinci is the largest science and technology museum in Italy. It was opened on 5 February 1953 and inaugurated by Prime Minister Alcide De Gasperi.

The Museum is divided into seven main departments: Materials, Transport, Energy, 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.

5. Van Gogh Museum

The museum traces Van Gogh's lengendary life and artistic development via the world's largest collection of his work.

There are more than 200 canvases on display, ranging from his early, bleak portraits of peasants in the Netherlands to his later years in sunny France, where he produced his best-known work with its characteristic giddy color.

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Art from ancient to contemporary at two Los Angeles locations. Changing exhibitions, education programs, and more.

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Van Gogh Museum - The Museum about Vincent van Gogh in Amsterdam - The Netherlands

Welcome to the Van Gogh Museum! See what’s on: Vincent van Gogh’s masterpieces, exhibitions, events, activities and more for all ages. Plan your visit, book tickets online.

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