Where will the museum be located?
A vacant building, constructed with state tourism incentives, on Pueblo’s downtown riverwalk has been identified by city leaders to house the museum. This 18,000+ sq ft space will include exhibits, a gift shop and outdoor Cafe Leonardo. Future expansion will include the restored Centennial planetarium.
Our offices are located at 121 W. City Center Drive, Ste 240, Pueblo, CO 81003
Why Pueblo?
The Sangre de Cristo Arts Center displayed an exhibit of Leonardo da Vinci’s models. After the exhibit ended, we kept the models in Pueblo and loaned them out to exhibits nationwide. The increasing interest in these exhibits and the support from Pueblo made it the perfect spot to open the first Leonardo da Vinci Museum in North America. Plus, the area’s connection to steelmaking and manufacturing makes it an ideal place to celebrate Leonardo da Vinci’s genius and inspire future generations to explore STEAM fields.
Are there other Leonardo da Vinci Museums?
While this will be the first museum in North America, there are other museums in Florence, Italy; Amboise, France; Seoul, South Korea; Australia and Brazil.
Will taxpayer funds be used?
Currently, the Leonardo da Vinci Museum of North America is not seeking additional local city or county funds to launch the project. We will negotiate a lease agreement that is appropriate for the venue and meets the needs of the RTA agreement with the State of Colorado.
When will the museum open?
We are in the process of securing a location for the center in Pueblo, CO. After that occurs, we will have a more specific launch timeline in place for our launch phases.
How can I support the museum?
Donations are always welcome to help support the museum opening and programming. Alternatively, you can send a check to 121 W. City Center Drive, Ste 240, Pueblo, CO 81003. All donations are tax deductible.
