Update: On February 20, the Colorado Economic Development Commission (EDC) approved our bid to lease the space.
Our museum location will be at 310 Central Main Street Pueblo, CO, United States, Colorado 81003 next to the Pueblo Convention Center and Historic Arkansas Riverwalk. This 18,000+ sq ft space will include exhibits, a gift shop and outdoor Cafe Leonardo. Future expansion will include the restored Centennial planetarium.
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.
Is this a history museum?
Not entirely. The Leonardo da Vinci Museum of North America is an expansive science and art focused museum to explore the genius of Leonardo da Vinci’s contributions to our world. It is not meant as a history museum solely focused on the man himself.
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?
With a space now secured, we will begin renovation on the interior for exhibitions. We are hoping to launch by late fall 2025.
How can I support the museum?
