Through July 23, 2006
Never before has an exhibition offered such an intimate look at the human body. More than 200 real human specimens—whole bodies, healthy and diseased organs, body parts and slices—present a one-of-a-kind anatomy and physiology lesson. See how your body’s systems relate to one another and work in concert to help you function and survive. View firsthand how lifestyle choices impact your health and how muscles and joints work together during athletic performance.
Created by Dr. Gunther von Hagens, BODY WORLDS 2 uses a process called Plastination to preserve its anatomical specimens. This technology allows bodies to be saved in a durable and lifelike fashion for instruction and education, giving you an opportunity to appreciate what it really means to be human.
Please note: All body specimens are without skin so you can see the bones, muscles, tendons, nerves, blood vessels, and organs. Eyes and genitals of the body remain. A separate section of the exhibition highlights prenatal development and includes embryos and fetuses and a pregnant woman who died with her fetus in her womb. Visitors may choose whether or not to view this area.
