Are you fascinated by the human body? Bodies… The Expo in New York City allows visitors to examine real human bodies that have been preserved with polymers to learn more about the inner workings of the human body, both in health and disease. This expensive and fascinating exhibit will be most enjoyed by passionate visitors, particularly anyone studying the human body, health science professionals, and anatomy enthusiasts.
Get there
- Location: 11 Fulton Street
- Subway: 2/3, 4/5 or J / M / Z to Fulton Street
Good to know
- Plan around 1-1 1/2 hours to visit.
- There is a coat check available once you arrive.
- Audio guides are available for rent.
- You can save money by visiting on weekdays and / or buying your tickets in person.
About
Bodies… The Exhibition offers a fascinating look at the human body, but it is not for the squeamish. It is exciting and disconcerting to visit Bodies… The Exhibition. Unlike the models and diagrams you might remember from biology, in Bodies, you can see real human bodies that have been preserved for display.
Each area highlights a particular body system, which includes the nervous system, the muscular system, and the reproductive system. There are models of complete (or nearly so) body systems, as well as individual organs on display. The screens showed both healthy body systems and diseased organs. There was a warning for visitors before entering a room with fetuses in various stages of development, and you could easily bypass the room if you find that content bothersome.
Depending on your level of interest, you could easily spend an hour or two looking at the many specimens on display.
