Where do they get the bodies for the body exhibit?

A competing exhibition, Bodies: The Exhibition, openly sources its bodies from “unclaimed bodies” in China, which can include executed prisoners.

Where is the Body Works exhibit now?

the Museum of Science, Boston
BODY WORLDS & The Cycle of Life will open at the Museum of Science, Boston on June 16, 2019 and will remain on exhibit through January 5, 2020.

How long does it take to go through the Body Worlds exhibit?

approximately 1 to 1.5 hours
How long does it take to go through the Exhibit? We recommend allowing yourself approximately 1 to 1.5 hours. The length of time will vary on how long each visitor wishes to examine each specimen and read the information provided.

Does the body exhibit use real bodies?

Containing about twenty bodies in total, each exhibition uses real human bodies that have been preserved permanently by a process called “polymer preservation” (commonly referred to as “plastination”) so that they will not decay.

Are Body Worlds real bodies?

Each BODY WORLDS exhibition contains real human specimens, including whole-body plastinates as well as individual organs, organ configurations and translucent body slices. Most BODY WORLDS exhibitions have a few animal specimens on display.

How many human bodies are in the exhibition?

1 The Exhibition showcases 13 whole-body specimens and more than 260 organs and partial body specimens. 2 These real human bodies have been meticulously dissected and preserved through an innovative polymer process. 3 The bodies are respectfully presented, giving visitors the opportunity to view the beauty and complexity of their own… More

Where was the BODIES Exhibition in Las Vegas?

Las Vegas was the first time the exhibit has been near where I was. My trauma surgeon husband helped answer my questions. The detail and technology used in the exhibit was truly impressive. I am a registered nurse and thought this was absolutely fascinating!

Where to buy tickets for bodies the exhibition?

To purchase ticket for BODIES Revealed or Bodies…The Exhibition, CLICK the city links on this page for the exhibit you wish to attend. Exhibit run dates vary by city and availability.

When did bodies exhibition open in Tampa Florida?

Promotional poster. Bodies… The Exhibition is an exhibition showcasing human bodies that have been preserved through a process called plastination and dissected to display bodily systems. It opened in Tampa, Florida on August 20, 2005. It is similar to, though not affiliated with, the exhibition Body Worlds (which opened in 1995).