Already More Than 70,000 Visitors at Da Vinci Genius Exhibition
Text Susanna Poikela Photo press material
The interactive Da Vinci Genius exhibition, which opened in April, has already attracted over 70,000 visitors to the TLN block in Telliskivi, Tallinn. According to the organisers, one-third of the visitors have been Finnish. Interest has been so high that some of them have visited the exhibition more than once.
“Our major exhibitions strongly motivate our northern neighbours to return to Tallinn,” says Linnar Viik, the exhibition organiser and director of the PoCo Museum.
Of the visitors, 60 percent have been Estonian, 35 percent Finnish, and five percent from other parts of the world. According to Viik, the interest is reminiscent of last year’s Banksy exhibition, which experienced a massive surge in attendance during its final weeks. “At that time, all the final week’s showings sold out, and those who had traveled from afar were left disappointed at the doors,” Viik emphasises.
The exhibition continues until the end of October. The final dates coincide with the autumn school holidays both in Estonia and Finland. According to the organisers, this will bring in even more visitors, as many schools have scheduled their visits specifically for the fall. It is therefore recommended to buy tickets in advance.
The exhibition explores the life, inventions, and ideas of the Renaissance artist and inventor through multimedia. The exhibition offers a deeper experience for those familiar with da Vinci’s life work, but also provides a visually impressive experience for those without in-depth background knowledge.
According to Viik, the exhibition has also attracted visitors who don’t usually attend art events, such as the elderly, children, and young people. “The interactive part of the exhibition has received particularly positive feedback,” he says.
Da Vinci Genius is open in Building M at Telliskivi, Tallinn, until 31 October, 2025.
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