If you are in the Palm Springs area visiting friends, or shopping for a home, take time for a visit to the wonderful exhibit that is currently showing at the Palm Springs Air Museum. This premier exhibit features more than 60 full-sized and interactive machines described and designed by Leonardo da Vinci. This one in a lifetime exhibit includes a Florentine piazza complete with the fall smells of burning wood and wet leaves. There is also a theater showing a short film about Leonardo da Vinci; a gallery housing replica paintings; interactive computer kiosks; and a gift shop.

WHAT: Leonardo da Vinci: Father of Flight exhibit
WHEN: On display thru March 2007
WHERE: Palm Springs Air Museum, 745 N. Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs
COST: $17.50 adults, $14.50 seniors, $12 youth 6-17, $6.50 military
INFORMATION: 760-778-6262
www.PalmSpringsAirMuseum.org

By: Judy M., virtual assistant of Ralph W Haverkate