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BODY WORLDS: the body as an exhibition

BODY WORLDS: The Happiness Project in Amsterdam shows human specimens. The visit links anatomy with the theme of happiness and uses several floors on the Damrak for this.

Plan your visit ↗

Real human remains

The exhibition works with plastinated specimens. That is a different experience from looking at anatomical models; when deciding whether to visit, bear in mind the nature of what is shown.

Anatomy with explanations

Take time for the explanation with each specimen. The visible form and the thematic text give different kinds of information; do not treat general statements about happiness as personal health advice.

A route downwards

The route as described begins with a lift up and then continues down via stairs. Discuss an alternative in advance if you cannot follow that route.

Before you go

Check last admission and ask specifically about the complete accessible route. The presence of a lift does not mean that all floors can be reached in the same way.

Sources

This first edition has been compiled from collected museum information. Not all of the information has yet been confirmed by the museum. Viewing tips are by the editorial team. The sources used are listed below.

  1. Body Worlds — source 1

    Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Unverified research card reference; model output is not a source of evidence. Content, authority, currency and independence require separate checking.

  2. Body Worlds — source 2

    Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Unverified research card reference; model output is not a source of evidence. Content, authority, currency and independence require separate checking.

  3. Body Worlds — source 3

    Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Unverified research card reference; model output is not a source of evidence. Content, authority, currency and independence require separate checking.

  4. Body Worlds — source 4

    Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Unverified research card reference; model output is not a source of evidence. Content, authority, currency and independence require separate checking.

  5. Body Worlds — source 5

    Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Unverified research card reference; model output is not a source of evidence. Content, authority, currency and independence require separate checking.

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