Inventor, artist, scientist, anatomist, engineer, architect, sculptor, philosopher. Although Leonardo da Vinci died in 1519, his influence has endured. His extraordinary legacy comes to life in the exhibition "Leonardo da Vinci: 500 Years of Genius," opening at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science on March 1, 2019. The exhibition is presented in Denver by the Sturm Family Foundation.

The experience shows why the ultimate Renaissance man remains an inspiration for the ages. Museum guests will be introduced to Leonardo through replicas of his codices that were carefully re-created in Italy. These famous books of notes and sketches remain the primary insight to his genius. The organizers of the exhibition, Grande Exhibitions of Australia, in collaboration with Italian artisans, built some of Leonardo's inventions using his detailed concepts.