Bruges: ticket to expo Body Worlds at site Oud Sint-Jan

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ID: GYG679263-1117945
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Country: Belgium

Duration: 1 days


Description

Visit the thrilling new exhibition Body Worlds Vital at the Old St. John site (site Oud Sint-Jan) in Bruges, Belgium. Admire a unique collection of real, human, plastinated specimens.
Marvel at over 200 plastinated specimens that illustrate the body in health and distress, while highlighting its potential, strength and vitality. This collection of human specimens is preserved through plastination, a ground-breaking specimen preservation process invented by scientist and anatomist Dr. Gunther von Hagens.

Expo Body Worlds highlights include:
• A varied collection of specimens, including whole-body plastinates, individual organs, organ configurations, translucent
slices, blood vessel configurations and stages of development.
• Educational displays will capture the imagination of students of all ages.
• Whole-body plastinates positioned in life-like poses, such as playing sports and lovemaking, to show visitors how our
anatomy works in everyday situations.
• Multi-media displays help to explain common health topics and ailments.
• An interactive “Anatomical Mirror” allows visitors to capture their internal reflection in an oversized projection so that
they can explore their own body movements and how they are configured in relation to their internal organs.
• The specimens are available thanks to the Institute for Plastination body donation programme. More than 20,000
donors have bequeathed their bodies to Dr. von Hagens’ Institute for Plastination in Heidelberg, Germany after their
death.

Body Worlds Vital is part of the collection of Body Worlds exhibitions, the most popular touring exhibitions in the world. Worldwide, the pioneering anatomical exhibitions have fascinated more than 55 million visitors in 160 cities. They are recognized for offering an amazing opportunity to understand anatomy and health, and gaining a new appreciation for what it means to be human.

Accessibility
Site Oud Sint-Jan (Old St-John's site) is situated on foot via Mariastraat 38 in the heart of Bruges, or by car via Zonnekemeers, Bruges (parking).
The entrance to expo Body Worlds is at the front of site Oud Sint-Jan.
Only 8 minutes on foot from the market square (Markt) or from the train and bus station.

Highlights

  • Marvel at over 200 real human, plastinated specimens
  • Be amazed by whole-body plastinates, individual organs and stages of development
  • Discover the interactive Anatomical Mirror and explore your internal reflection
  • Learn all about the human body via educational and multi-media displays

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Accessibility
At the entrance to the museum and throughout the building, you will encounter several staircases.
Expo Body Worlds Vital is accessible to visitors in wheelchairs and those using rollators or mobility scooters. At arrival at the ticket desk of the museum, we will explain to you where the elevator is. A small part of the exhibition is on the second floor and this part is unfortunately not accessible for wheelchair users.
Look for the entrance of expo Body Worlds on Site Oud Sint-Jan.
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.