Exhibit Highlights
In addition to over 200 plastinates of the human body, BODY WORLDS & The Cycle of Life features three special topics of focus that further explore the life cycle and arc of aging:
A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius
A stunning look at conception and pre-natal development, featuring a multimedia display on cell division and a remarkable collection of plastinated embryos and fetuses acquired from historical anatomical collections.
The Artists' Gaze
A striking display on sight and vision at birth and later in life, shedding light on the vision challenges faced by Impressionist painters Claude Monet (cataract) and Edgar Degas (retinal eye disease) during the creation of Monet's Giverney landscapes and Degas' Woman Drying Her Hair.
Centennial Village
Features findings on geographic clusters around the world where the oldest living people live - from Okinawa, Japan and Ovodda in Sardinia to the Hunza region of Pakistan - defying our understanding of what longevity means, and sharing some lifestyle practices that we can all learn from.
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- Daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Open daily except Thanksgiving and Christmas
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Animal Inside Out
A stunning look inside the animal kingdom from the creators of BODY WORLDS.
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Space Junk
A visually stunning exploration of our planet's perilous ring of orbiting debris.
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Air Racers
Ride along as elite pilots fight for position, wingtip-to-wingtip, in the fastest motor sport.
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Inventive Genius Lecture: Empires of Light
Jill Jonnes discusses the electric clashes between Edison, Tesla and Westinghouse.
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The Wooded Isle and Gardens of the World's Fair
Cathy Maloney discusses the gardens of the World's Fairs and tours the Wooded Isle.
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The Wooded Isle and Gardens of the World's Fair
Cathy Maloney returns to discuss World's Fair gardens and tour the Wooded Isle.
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More Exhibits
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YOU! The Experience
A permanent exhibit celebrating the connection between the human mind, body and spirit.
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Genetics and the Baby Chick Hatchery
Discover the complex interplay between genes and environmental cues that produce new life.