Body Worlds:
Dr. Gunther von Hagens, a German scientist, developed a plastination technique in 1977 that preserves the human body in motion. The anatomical exhibitions by von Hagens showcase the muscular structure of the human body, and have been exhibited in such far-flung locales as Singapore and Spain.
The original Body Worlds exhibit debuted in Tokyo in 1995, and visited its first U.S. stop of Los Angeles in 2004. "Body Worlds 2" came to Denver in 2006, and boosted attendance at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science with record-breaking crowds. All bodies in the exhibit have been voluntarily donated.
The Story of the Heart Exhibit:
Body Worlds & The Story of the Heart focuses on the inner workings of the most mysterious of organs, the human heart. More than 200 plastinated specimens will showcase the cardiovascular system, and includes translucent slices and whole organs to view the network of blood vessels.
More: Body Worlds Photos
Museum Location and Hours:
Location:
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
2001 Colorado Blvd.
Denver, CO 80205
303-370-6000
Hours for Body Worlds exhibit:
Sun. - Wed. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Thurs. - Sat. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
The general museum closes every day at 5 p.m., but the Body Worlds exhibit will have later hours on Thursday - Saturday.
The exhibit runs from March 12, 2010 - August 15, 2010.
Ticket Information:
Tickets are on sale now for Body Worlds & The Story of the Heart. Tickets may be purchased online, by phone at 303-370-6000, or at the museum. Advance ticket purchase is highly recommended. A $2 handling charge per ticket is added to online or phone orders.
- Adult admission: $25.50 (museum), $27.50 (phone or online)
- Senior admission: $19 (museum), $21 (phone or online)
- Student/junior admission: $16 (museum), $18 (phone or online)
Programs and Special Events:
- Body Worlds Member Adult Only Premiere: Museum members over the age of 21 can experience an after-hours viewing of the Body Worlds & The Story of the Heart on March 23, March 31, April 21 and April 28.
- Body Worlds Body Worlds Member Family Premiere: Museum members of all ages can experience an after-hours viewing of the Body Worlds & The Story of the Heart on March 17, March 21, April 7 and April 14.
- Body Worlds Sketch Night: Artists have an unprecedented chance to sketch human anatomy at sketch night. No easels, paint, sculpture or photography.
