The Leonardo successfully welcomed more than 290,000 to BODY WORLDS 3 — read our exhibit site and see what made this such a hit!
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The Leonardo is a museum that fuses science, technology and art in experiences that inspire creativity and innovation. Located in the heart of Utah's capital city on Library Square, The Leonardo is part of an emerging city center that already draws millions of visitors each year for cultural and educational events.
We had a great time at the Utah Arts Festival this past weekend. It was great to see old friends of The Leo and meet new ones. If you happened to catch a performance from one of our partners, if you made a star box, or if you just perused the origami wall -- thanks for stopping by! ... read more on The Leo Blog
Why The Leonardo
As evidenced by the tremendous success of BODY WORLDS, Salt Lake City, Utah and the region are hungry for the cultural and educational opportunities a science and art museum like The Leonardo can offer.
In addition to bringing world-class traveling exhibitions to the region The Leonardo will:
- Infuse science and technology learning with the creative energy of the arts to fuel imagination, drive discovery and inspire innovation.
- Provide hands-on experiences where visitors can discover first-hand how things work, what they mean, and how they are relevant.
- Support core curriculum, and serve as a rich teaching and learning resource for educators.
- Connect Utah's most innovative companies and technologies with schools and the general public, helping to foster the state's innovation economy.
What's Next for The Leonardo?
Salt Lake City is moving ahead with the release of a voter-approved bond that will fund renovations for the old main library building—The Leonardo's new home. During that time, The Leonardo will be busy completing the final stage of our fundraising campaign, fabricating exhibits, and finalizing programming. To stay up-to-date on our activities, please visit the Current News section often.
BodyWorlds 3 & The Story of the Heart
From Sept. 19, 2008, until Jan. 11, 2009, The Leonardo hosted the most successful traveling exhibit of all time —Gunther von Hagens BODY WORLDS 3 & the Story of the Heart.
More than 290,000 visitors came to The Leonardo for the exhibition, including more than 26,000 field trip students, and visitors from every single state in the nation — as well as several foreign countries.
If you'd like to learn more about BODY WORLDS 3 at The Leonardo, read our website for the exhibit.
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