Open Sunday - Wednesday: 10am - 5pm | Thursday - Saturday: 10am - 10pm
Improve your stop-motion animation skills with a team of professional animators and artists. During this 4 week course you will have the opportunity to create a more detailed and in-depth animation. Ages 10 and up. $30 or $25 for Leo Members.
Saturday, February 23 @ 10am | Learn More
At The Leonardo’s Girls in Innovation program you’ll explore women innovators of the past, learn what makes a good invention, and develop a fantastic and totally awesome product of your own. You don’t have to be a Girl Scout to register, but if you are, this program will help you work toward your Product Designer badge! To register, contact The Leonardo at (801) 531-9800 ext. 202. $14 per girl, accompanying adults free.
Saturday, February 23 @ 1pm | Learn More
Shawn Rossiter is a painter and the editor of 15Bytes magazine. He will painting in the Lab all month. Check with the Lab for Q&A times. FREE with purchase of admission.
Friday, March 1 to Sunday, March 31 - All day | Learn More
Join a brewer from Wasatch Beers for hands-on experience in all the steps of the brewing process, along with food pairings. $29 per person / $24 for Leonardo Members. This program is designed for adults.
Friday, March 1 @ 7pm | Learn More
Scientist or chef? Get the best of both worlds while working toward your New Cuisines badge. Explore the world of molecular gastronomy (the science of food). You’ll even create your very own lab coat-worthy delights! Badges available for purchase at the Girl Scout Shop. To register, contact The Leonardo at (801) 531-9800 ext. 202. $14 per girl, accompanying adults free.
Saturday, March 2 @ 1pm | Learn More
Clay, one of the world's most versatile art materials. Learn different techniques and styles; perfect for beginners! Class is every Wednesday for seven weeks. All ages. $70 per person | $60 for Leo Members. More info: 801.531.9800 ext. 135
Wednesday, March 6 @ 1pm | Learn More
March and April The Leonardo will be offering thirteen unique seven-week workshops in the Lab@Leo. With something for all ages and skill levels, artistic expression has never been easier or more fun. Click inside for info on the individual classes.
Wednesday, March 6 to Sunday, March 10 - All day | Learn More
Beginning class touching on the art of print-making. You will work from the potato cut, through the mono-print, lino-print, wood-block and more! Class is every Wednesday for seven weeks. Ages 14 and up. $70 per person | $60 for Leo Members. More info: 801.531.9800 ext. 135
Wednesday, March 6 @ 2pm | Learn More
Advanced Collage class using Gold Leaf (extra), hide-glues, handmade papers, board, canvas, and mural surfaces. Class is every Thursday for seven weeks. Ages 14 and up. $70 per person | $60 for Leo Members. More info: 801.531.9800 ext. 135
Thursday, March 7 @ 2pm | Learn More
What will your camera do? Composition, catching the moment, capturing the light and other tricks of this art. Ages 14 and up. Bring your own camera (digital or manual) $70 per person | $60 for Leo Members. More info: 801.531.9800 ext. 135
Thursday, March 7 @ 4pm | Learn More
Oils, acrylics, watercolors, brushes, pencils, more! This class covers the how and why behind the materials used to create fine art. Class is every Thursday for seven weeks. $70 per person | $60 for Leo Members. More info: 801.531.9800 ext. 135
Thursday, March 7 @ 7pm | Learn More
Psychologists from the U of U and local artists discuss how and why people change throughout life. FREE.
Thursday, March 7 @ 7pm | Learn More
Blow the dust off old books and collaborate with artist Jody Plant to turn them into works of art through a series of projects. Ages 12 and up. Vintage books provided, or bring your own. $70 per person | $60 for Leo Members. More info: 801.531.9800 ext. 135
Friday, March 8 @ 12pm | Learn More
Drawing is a skill that anyone can learn! Develop eye, mind, and hand skills using a series of proven exercises, culminating in a pencil self-portrait. Class is every Friday for seven weeks. Ages 8-16, parents welcome. $70 per person | $60 for Leo Members. More info: 801.531.9800 ext. 135
Friday, March 8 @ 3pm | Learn More
Create stencils, explore the history behind stencils in contemporary art, and create your own multi-layered stencil collages. Class is every Friday for seven weeks. Ages 14 and up. $70 per person | $60 for Leo Members. More info: 801.531.9800 ext. 135
Friday, March 8 @ 7pm | Learn More
Restore your connection with the natural world by carving mahogany, forming clay, learning to start a fire and casting a small sculpture. Class is every Friday for seven weeks. $70 per person | $60 for Leo Members. More info: 801.531.9800 ext. 135
Friday, March 8 @ 7pm | Learn More
Sewing Circuits combines the artistic world of hands-on crafts and the science of basic electronics into a fun and unique experiment. Using LEDs, conductive thread, nickel snaps, all sorts of fabric, and some creativity to sew together a circuit project of your own design that your can wear, display, or give away. $15 per person, includes materials.
Saturday, March 9 @ 11am | Learn More
Young reporters will learn interviewing techniques, writing skills, critical thinking, and photography, layout, and publishing tips. By the end you'll have produced a newspaper! Class is every Saturday for seven weeks. $70 per person | $60 for Leo Members. More info: 801.531.9800 ext. 135
Saturday, March 9 @ 12pm | Learn More
From clay to weaving-yarn to recycled art, every material used tells its own story. Explore a variety of art in this workshop. Class is every Wednesday for seven weeks. Ages 8-14. $70 per person | $60 for Leo Members. More info: 801.531.9800 ext. 135
Saturday, March 9 @ 2pm | Learn More
Create small and large collage works with a variety of materials, using the Bauhaus Principles of Design. Class is every Saturday for seven weeks. $70 per person | $60 for Leo Members. More info: 801.531.9800 ext. 135
Saturday, March 9 @ 4pm | Learn More
Beginners class in clay. No experience necessary, plenty of experience gained! Great for couples. Class is every Saturday for seven weeks. $70 per person | $60 for Leo Members. More info: 801.531.9800 ext. 135
Saturday, March 9 @ 7pm | Learn More
Learn printing techniques and how to build your own printing press! Class is every Saturday for seven weeks. Ages 14 and up. $70 per person | $60 for Leo Members. More info: 801.531.9800 ext. 135
Sunday, March 10 @ 1pm | Learn More
Join us each Sunday for knitting fun in the Lab! Ages 14 and up, or younger with adult accompaniment. $5 per person | $7 includes tea. More info: 801.531.9800 ext. 135
Sunday, March 10 @ 1pm | Learn More
Brain Awareness Week is a worldwise campaign to raise awareness about the benefits of brain research. Stop by for fun activities, learn how the brain controls the body, look at brain cells and chromosomes under a microscope, see models of animal brains, and more! Great for families, FREE and open to the public.
Saturday, March 16 @ 10am | Learn More
“The Brain Dance” is a series of eight movement patterns based on the movements that babies discover in their first year. Chris Roberts, award-winning public school teacher, will lead you through each pattern and explain their benefits to the mind/body. Anybody can do these simple movements. Free with purchase of museum admission.
Saturday, March 16 @ 11am | Learn More
Sewing Circuits combines the artistic world of hands-on crafts and the science of basic electronics into a fun and unique experiment. Using LEDs, conductive thread, nickel snaps, all sorts of fabric, and some creativity to sew together a circuit project of your own design that your can wear, display, or give away. $15 per person, includes materials.
Saturday, March 16 @ 11am | Learn More
“The Brain Dance” is a series of eight movement patterns based on the movements that babies discover in their first year. Chris Roberts, award-winning public school teacher, will lead you through each pattern and explain their benefits to the mind/body. Anybody can do these simple movements. Free with purchase of museum admission.
Saturday, March 16 @ 1pm | Learn More
“The Brain Dance” is a series of eight movement patterns based on the movements that babies discover in their first year. Chris Roberts, award-winning public school teacher, will lead you through each pattern and explain their benefits to the mind/body. Anybody can do these simple movements. Free with purchase of museum admission.
Saturday, March 16 @ 1pm | Learn More
Join us each Sunday for knitting fun in the Lab! Ages 14 and up, or younger with adult accompaniment. $5 per person | $7 includes tea. More info: 801.531.9800 ext. 135
Sunday, March 17 @ 1pm | Learn More
We will resume regular business hours on Friday, March 22.
Thursday, March 21 @ 4pm | Learn More
Human beings have long searched for ways to extend their minds, bodies, intellect and souls beyond the mortal experience. Along with local experts we will take a look at what we’ve done in the past, and also look at current and future science and technologies that just might make living forever a real possibility—or not. Event is free and open to the public, but space is limited. Please RSVP.
Friday, March 22 @ 6pm | Learn More
Learn about voltage, current, resistance, impedance and how to use Ohm's law. Design, build and measure simple circuits. After learning basic electronic skills you will build a simple stereo headphone amplifier in the Tinkering Garage. Take you amplifier home to show off! $50 per person, includes materials.
Saturday, March 23 @ 10am | Learn More
“The Brain Dance” is a series of eight movement patterns based on the movements that babies discover in their first year. Chris Roberts, award-winning public school teacher, will lead you through each pattern and explain their benefits to the mind/body. Anybody can do these simple movements. Free with purchase of museum admission.
Saturday, March 23 @ 11am | Learn More
Arduino is an easy-to-use electronics programming system used by artists, designers, and hobbyists. Arduino hardware plays a vital role in our Hylozoic Veil installation! Learn basic programming here. $15 per person. Register at 801.531.9800 ext. 202
Saturday, March 23 @ 2pm | Learn More
Join us each Sunday for knitting fun in the Lab! Ages 14 and up, or younger with adult accompaniment. $5 per person | $7 includes tea. More info: 801.531.9800 ext. 135
Sunday, March 24 @ 1pm | Learn More
Hack Night SLC is a free meetup for the web worker community in Salt Lake City. Bring your side/pet projects, hang out, meet other industry pros, and get things done in an awesome venue with awesome people. FREE.
Thursday, March 28 @ 5pm | Learn More
Psychologists and artists who deal with how people think, perceive, remember or learn. FREE.
Thursday, March 28 @ 6pm | Learn More
Here you will have the opportunity to learn about the brain by experiencing sensory drawing on the back and arms through touch games. Its so much fun it won't even feel like learning! Free with purchase of museum admission.
Friday, March 29 @ 11am | Learn More
Dr. John M. Hunt, Assistant Professor of Italian Renaissance History at UVU, will be presenting a talk about the impact of Pope Benedict's decision to step down, as well discussing the coming conclave, or papal election, and how it will affect the Catholic Church and the papacy. FREE.
Friday, March 29 @ 7pm | Learn More
The Leonardo has teamed up with The University of Utah to conduct a research study unlike any other and visitors to The Leonardo have had a chance to participate!
Saturday, March 30 @ 11am | Learn More
Is it science or is it magic? Discover the science behind "Your Brain on Magic." What is happening in the brain when you watch a magic show? How does the brain perceive magic? FREE with purchase of museum admission.
Saturday, March 30 @ 1pm | Learn More
Arduino is an easy-to-use electronics programming system used by artists, designers, and hobbyists. Arduino hardware plays a vital role in our Hylozoic Veil installation! Learn how to use Arduino programming to sense and respond to the environment. $15 per person. Register at 801.531.9800 ext. 202
Saturday, March 30 @ 2pm | Learn More
The Leonardo has teamed up with The University of Utah to conduct a research study unlike any other and visitors to The Leonardo have had a chance to participate!
Sunday, March 31 @ 11am | Learn More
Join us each Sunday for knitting fun in the Lab! Ages 14 and up, or younger with adult accompaniment. $5 per person | $7 includes tea. More info: 801.531.9800 ext. 135
Sunday, March 31 @ 1pm | Learn More
Psychologists and artists who deal with how people react, cope and recover from illness. FREE.
Thursday, April 4 @ 6pm | Learn More
Experience hands-on fun exploring Nano science and technology. Special activities and talks by researchers in our Science Theatre. One day only!
Saturday, April 6 @ 10am | Learn More
Philip Beesley, internationally-acclaimed architect and designer of The Leo's Hylozoic Veil installation, will host this workshop for all ages. Space is limited, so don't miss this one-of-a-kind opportunity! Details inside.
Saturday, April 6 @ 1pm | Learn More
Arduino is an easy-to-use electronics programming system used by artists, designers, and hobbyists. Learn how to use Arduino programming to make devices that can move. $15 per person. Register at 801.531.9800 ext. 202
Saturday, April 6 @ 2pm | Learn More
The internationally-acclaimed designers of The Leo's Hylozoic Veil installation will discuss the development of the Hylozoic series and the engineering and collaborative methods of exploring "complex systems." FREE
Saturday, April 6 @ 7pm | Learn More
Join us each Sunday for knitting fun in the Lab! Ages 14 and up, or younger with adult accompaniment. $5 per person | $7 includes tea. More info: 801.531.9800 ext. 135
Sunday, April 7 @ 1pm | Learn More
Arduino is an easy-to-use electronics programming system used by artists, designers, and hobbyists. Members of the University of Utah School of Computing extend the function of this powerful system by demonstrating how to use Arduino programming to hack a toy basketball hoop and create an automatic scoreboard. $15 per person. Register at 801.531.9800 ext. 202
Saturday, April 13 @ 2pm | Learn More
Join us each Sunday for knitting fun in the Lab! Ages 14 and up, or younger with adult accompaniment. $5 per person | $7 includes tea. More info: 801.531.9800 ext. 135
Sunday, April 14 @ 1pm | Learn More
Sessions @ The Leonardo is a monthly discussion series covering business topics in a casual atmosphere. April's Guest is Charles Adler, co-founder and Head of Design at Kickstarter. FREE, RSVP required
FREE and open to the public, but RSVP is required. Please register at the link provided.
Thursday, April 18 @ 6pm | Learn More
Learn about voltage, current, resistance, impedance, Ohms law, and more! The perfect start for the aspiring electronics wiz. In the end you will build a simple stereo headphone amplifier to take home to show off to your friends and family. $50 / $40 for members.
Saturday, April 20 @ 10am | Learn More
Join us each Sunday for knitting fun in the Lab! Ages 14 and up, or younger with adult accompaniment. $5 per person | $7 includes tea. More info: 801.531.9800 ext. 135
Sunday, April 21 @ 1pm | Learn More
Look for the grand re-opening of Salt - The Leonardo's Café, in early May!
Monday, April 22 to Wednesday, May 1 @ 10am | Learn More
Don't miss it!
Friday, April 26 to Monday, May 27 @ 10am | Learn More
Join us each Sunday for knitting fun in the Lab! Ages 14 and up, or younger with adult accompaniment. $5 per person | $7 includes tea. More info: 801.531.9800 ext. 135
Sunday, April 28 @ 1pm | Learn More
Dallas Graham is the creator of The Jolly Troop—a group of colorful, easy-to-enjoy birds made from commas and exclamation marks! The Jolly Troop exist in a storytelling blog for kids and adults that creates value through design and meaning.Join Dallas all month long in the Lab@Leo.
Wednesday, May 1 to Friday, May 31 @ 10am | Learn More
Treat your senses to the artisanal aromas of home-made soap. Experience the transformation of natural oils while experimenting with scent profiles. $29 per person / $24 for Leonardo Members. Register at 801.531.9800 ext. 202. Email mpetralia@theleonardo.org for more information. This program is designed for adults.
Friday, May 3 @ 7pm | Learn More
Scott Woodward, PhD, Principal Investigator for the Sorensen Molecular Genealogy Foundation, presents a fascinating talk about Egyptian mummies and the beginnings of Genetic Genealogy.
Thursday, May 23 @ 7pm | Learn More
Printmaking/Drawing Professors from the U of U join us again this summer for workshops and hands-on experiences in visual art. See their work on display, check with the Lab for artist schedule.
Monday, July 1 to Thursday, August 1 - All day | Learn More
Kent Christensen's drawings, prints and oil paintings investigate cultural and personal associations with food, place and culture. They also embrace the traditions of still life painting, religious iconography and Pop Art. See Kent's work and stop in for a Q&A (check with the Lab for times). FREE with Leonardo basic admission.
Thursday, August 1 to Sunday, September 1 - All day | Learn More
We are sorry, there are no events scheduled this week.
The Leonardo hosts the first U.S. installation of Philip Beesley's Hylozoic series. Not just an art installation, Hylozoic Veil is an immersive, evolving environment that responds to your presence.
Injects static materials with live information creating a rippled picture of the world. By measuring temperature, wind, seismicity and more, the beautiful sine-curve wall displays a new kind of light show.
This is your lab — a space for percolating, tinkering, designing, and making. Your brain is humming with thousands of new ideas itching to take shape.
This is your lab — a space for percolating, tinkering, designing, and making. Your brain is humming with thousands of new ideas itching to take shape.
Identity is a tapestry influenced by many different factors and components. No single aspect of our personality ever defines us fully — or does it?
Render is your chance to develop any part of the animation spectrum. All you need to do is pull up a chair and start imagining.
Come out on a limb with the engineers of Otto Bock HealthCare to explore prostheses that come ever closer to the elegant intricacy and powerful versatility of human limbs.
The Leonardo is an evolving museum, which means we’re introducing – and saying farewell to – new exhibits all the time. Visit our archive to learn more about the exhibits that have had their time in The Leo sun.
A look at how water flows through the spiritual and physical lives of people around the world, and the relationships between humanity and our most vital natural resource.
Da Vinci – The Genius celebrates one of the most revered and dynamic minds of all time. With over 200 pieces including 75 life-size machine inventions, the exhibition offers an unmatched look inside the mind of the ultimate Renaissance Man.
The art of Anna Campbell Bliss. This renowned Utah artist explores the fascinating intersections of art, science, mathematics and technology.
The New York Times calls it “Magical and Mythical." Experience real mummies from Asia, Oceania, South America, Europe and ancient Egypt.
The artificial heart, the television tube, early video games - these are some of the world-changing innovations developed in Utah or by Utahns. Learn more and see artifacts of innovation in this gallery.
This traveling contemporary art exhibition addresses global Issues of Biodiversity, Species Extinction and Human Impact through artwork from around the world and across a wide range of media.
Here the visual world of digital images is broken down into the most basic elements: pixels! Young explorers can mix light, explore patterns, build and arrange “pixel” images with blocks, and enjoy original animations.
From stone tools to the birth of the Internet, certain turning points in humankind's history have been defined by the creation or discovery of something profound. This breathtaking immersive display takes you through the inventions that have steered the course of history.
Now more than ever, place is an evolving idea. New technology peeks into others' lives and backyards, but even new technologies can’t fully capture a place. What do you know about "there?"
Like algae has adapted to every environment from hot springs to tundra, Holotype’s evolution will give form to a creature that resists classification — neither animal nor plant, destructive yet indispensable, thriving in every ecosystem.
Like algae has adapted to every environment from hot springs to tundra, Holotype’s evolution will give form to a creature that resists classification — neither animal nor plant, destructive yet indispensable, thriving in every ecosystem.
Documenting the Civil Rights struggle in the American South. One of The Leo's most talked about exhibits, on display until June 24, 2012.
Find layers of playful invention — artifacts, images, and tools — made by inventors who are themselves inventions, telling a re-imagined story of real history. Then take your own turn at inventing with our Tinkering Studio.
Witness the collision between art and science with these installations created by members of the Swiss artists-in-labs program.
There is unexpected beauty in the unusual materials and uncommon collaboration in these pieces that merge art and science.
We are sorry, there are no exhibits scheduled this week.
