Bodies... The Exhibition

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You will be amazed by the awesome power and beauty of the human body when you explore Bodies... The Exhibition on your trip to New York City. This exhibition is unlike any other that you have ever explored, providing you with an in-depth and up-close look at whole-body human specimens. Explore how the human body works by examining individual organs and tissues. You will gain a more vivid and realistic understanding of the complex processes that take place under your skin as well as a newfound respect for both the power and delicacy of human life. This unbelievable exhibit also takes a deep look at the history of the human body, as well as human fascination with our own bodies.

The exhibit covers the Egyptian mummification process, Greek human dissection as early as 500 BC, the earliest medical examinations, Leonardo da Vinci's famous anatomical drawings, human reproduction and the exploration of the fallopian tubes, medical advances made possible through the invention of the microscope, the development of the cell theory, the discovery of DNA, and the Human Genome Project. Bodies... The Exhibition is a truly in-depth and fascinating look at the complexities and intricacies of the human body, a body that has intrigued minds for many centuries. This is one exhibition that you don't want to miss!

Details:

• See schedule for exact dates and times.
• This venue is wheelchair accessible.
• Parking is available nearby at Edison Park.
• Food, beverages, strollers, and smoking are not permitted in the Exhibition Center. Cellular phones must be turned off.
• BODIES The Exhibition cannot independently verify the provenance of the human remains in this exhibit.