Da Vinci exhibit visits DCM until April 2

The last day to see the popular Dream with da Vinci traveling exhibit at DuPage Children's Museum is Sunday, April 2. In the 2,000-square-foot exhibit, hands-on discovery has themes of science, technology, engineering, art and math - all linked by Leonardo da Vinci's work and life.

The Renaissance was a time of growth and learning and was the prelude to modern science. One of the most important people of that time was da Vinci, known as "the father of modern science." Da Vinci was a lot of things - artist, mathematician, inventor and dreamer.

Visitors can learn the basics about da Vinci and the Renaissance era; children may add their own ideas and voices to the exhibit. They can explore elements of flight and connect today's technology to da Vinci's innovations; explore several machines and structures, from bridges to clock gears; try on the role of engineer; express themselves with different artistic mediums, including clay and crayons; and dress up in Renaissance clothing.

A few exhibit components include Leonardo's Horse, Spinning Wheel, Parachute Drop, Glider, Catapults, Perspectograph, Build a Bridge and Leonardo's Machines.

Dream with da Vinci is designed to be inviting and approachable. The traveling exhibit delivers concepts that encourage young explorers to make connections, creating multiple programs designed around STEAM, or science, technology, engineering, art and math, concepts.

The Studio at DCM builds on da Vinci's concepts, bringing his perspective through art as Leonardo did hundreds of years ago, to young visitors and their adult partners.

The exhibit, which has been hosted by DuPage Children's Museum since November, was developed and designed by Curious Kids' Museum in St. Joseph, Michigan. The DuPage Children's Museum is the first stop on the exhibit's tour.

For information, see dupagechildrens.org.