Chemnitz
Markthalle
Chemnitz
BODY WORLDS & The Cycle of Life: January 30 until June 28, 2026
The exhibition shows the body over time how it develops, matures and grows, reaches its climax and finally weakens. The "Cycle of Life" features a special presentation on the human life cycle and ageing – from prenatal development and infancy to youth, adulthood and old age. It presents ageing in the context of the human life cycle, as a natural progression from the spark of life at conception to living with inspiration into later years. Incredible feats and cautionary tales about age related matters, as well as the latest findings in longevity research are staged alongside real human specimens preserved through plastination.
Specimens on display stem from the Institute for Plastination’s body donation program and are preserved through plastination, a remarkable scientific process invented by pioneering anatomist Dr. Gunther von Hagens.
opening hours
daily
PRICES
ONLINE PRICES:
Fees: Additional fees may apply for online or telephone orders.
*Concessions: Only on presentation of a valid ID: school pupils, trainees over 18, students up to 30 years, volunteers and military service personnel, senior citizens 65+, disabled persons (50% disability or more).
**Pupils in class: Applies to general education schools, vocational schools, and trade schools.
Free admission: Teachers and trainee teachers (with verification), companions of disabled visitors (with “B” ID), body donors of the Institute for Plastination, infants (0–6), members of the press.
Time-Slot Ticket
Time slot tickets are offered to ensure a pleasant visit without long waiting times. These allow access within the booked time slot. The length of stay is unlimited. Book online and receive a price advantage on all ticket categories. A limited number of tickets are also available at the box office.
Flex / Gift Ticket
Stay flexible or give away tickets without a time limit. With the flex/gift ticket, a one-time visit is possible at any time during opening hours.
Schools & Groups
Booking enquiries to chemnitz@koerperwelten.de.
Audio Guide
Listen and learn! With the audio guide, you can organise your visit to the exhibition according to your personal interests. The audio guide is available in German or English for a rental fee of €3.50.
The EXHIBITION IS BILINGUAL (EN/DE) AND BARRIER-FREE.
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More InformationMarkthalle
An der Markthalle 1
09111 Chemnitz
Germany
E-Mail: chemnitz@koerperwelten.de
Public transport
Stop: An der Markthalle (lines 21, 23, 56, 72)
Timetable information and further details are available here: www.cvag.de
Directions by car/parking
There are several parking options near the Chemnitz Market Hall, including the Markthalle underground car park, the Schmidtbank Passage underground car park, the car park at the old baths and the car park at the Bierbrücke bridge.
Veranstalter
Arts & Sciences Exhibitions and Publishing GmbH · Im Bosseldorn 17 · 69126 Heidelberg, Germany
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