A journey under the skin
BODY WORLDS takes visitors on an unforgettable journey into the human body. The unique exhibition provides fascinating insights into the body’s complex structure and explains how functional systems and organs interact.
Visitors will find that the exhibition experience goes much further. By looking into the inner body of a stranger,they will discover their own in a complete new way.
BODY WORLDS does not only focus on conveying anatomical knowledge. The exhibition aims to inspire visitors to live consciously, to pay more attention to their health, to recognize their physical potential and limitations, and to reflect on what it means to be human.
The organ systems of the human body
BODY WORLDS explains in an easy to understand way how the different systems of our body work in sync, so that we remain healthy and live to our potential.
The Nervous System
From head to toe, a wide network of delicate nerves regulates all body functions. The nervous system controls hundreds of activities simultaneously. It is the source of our consciousness and it allows us to communicate and perceive emotions. Some functions, such as breathing and digestion, belong to the autonomous nervous system and cannot be voluntarily controlled.
The Cardiovascular System
The cardiovascular system distributes nutrients, oxygen and hormones to the various parts of the body, and at the same time collects the waste products from metabolism in order to excrete them. The heart is the motor of this system and the dense network of blood vessels forms the transport routes.
The Respiratory System
Our life requires the continuous supply of oxygen, which we take-in through breath. Without oxygen, most body cells could only survive for a few minutes. The respiratory organs allow for gas exchange in the lungs,, oxygen is inhaled and carbon dioxide is released.
The Locomotive System
Running, biking, swimming - all these activities are possible through the sophisticated interaction of bones, muscles and joints that keep our body upright, flexible and in motion.
The Digestive System
All processes in our body need energy that we retrieve from food. In order to convert it into energy, food must be fragmented down into its components. The organs of the digestive tract split the food both mechanically and chemically and allow nutrients to pass into the blood and with this, into each individual cell.
Special themes
The exhibitions are continuously supplemented by current topics.
Cycle of Life
The Cycle of Life presents the body as it grows, changes, matures and wanes. Every stage of development is documented, from conception thru optimal adult health and athleticism to eventual decline. The exhibition delivers a breathtaking encounter with the inner workings of the human body and shows the effects of poor health, good health, and lifestyle choices.
Happiness
Happiness resides within us. This exhibition shows how our bodies act as the control center of our happiness. On the one hand, a feeling of happiness is the result of certain neurotransmitters and hormones being released by the body. On the other hand, we experience these feelings of happiness with our bodies. Both happiness and a lack thereof immediately affect our bodies. Studies have shown that if you are satisfied with yourself and your life, you are likely to be sick less often, and are likely to live longer.
Vital
Vital celebrates the potential of the human body and the body in motion. Featuring authentic human bodies, the exhibition shows the body in health, distress and disease and tells the pressing story of how best to defeat and prevent some life-threatening diseases, such as cancer, diabetes and heart ailments, through informed choices and healthy lifestyles changes.
Heart
The heart is the steadfast engine of our life. Due to this continuous strain it is also susceptible to wear and tear, and to dysfunctions. Diseases of the cardiovascular system are the leading cause of death today. This exhibition encourages the visitor to live a more heart-conscious and heart-healthy life.
Pulse
A convergence of anatomy, health and wellness, this special exhibition presents the body in health and distress, its vulnerabilities and potential, and many of the challenges the human body faces as it navigates the 21st Century.
Rx
Rx – Prescriptions for Healthy Living is designed to explore the intricate biology and physiology of human health and the dramatic effects of contemporary diseases, including back pain, arthritis, cancer, obesity, heart infarctions, dementia, and more. The exhibition will inspire audiences to embrace preventive healthcare through an informative and entertaining presentation, of the latest research on top health issues.
