Pueblo leaders to make push to secure location for Leonardo da Vinci Museum

PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) - Pueblo city leaders are making final efforts to try and secure a location for a Leonardo da Vinci Museum of North America proposal.

A representative with the museum project says Pueblo leaders will head to Denver on Thursday to argue their case to the Colorado Economic Development Commission (EDC).

This presentation is to seek permission from the EDC to secure the current PBR Sports Performance Center space on the Riverwalk which is attached to the convention center.

The leaders behind the museum proposal say their presentation alongside Pueblo elected officials on Thursday will mark the final step for official approval.

"This initiative represents a significant economic and cultural opportunity for Pueblo, utilizing an underutilized state-funded asset to attract tourism, foster education, and enhance community engagement," wrote a representative in a release. "Approval of this project will strengthen Pueblo’s position as a hub for innovation, out-of-state tourism, and cultural enrichment in Colorado."

The museum is expected to have interactive exhibits, life-sized machine replicas, and other educational programs. The organization behind the museum plans to launch a private donor campaign to secure additional funding when a final site location is determined.