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BODY WORLDS 2 & The Brain – Our Three Pound Gem:
The Original Exhibition of Real Human Bodies
September 12, 2008 - February 22, 2009
Gunther von Hagens’ BODY WORLDS 2 & The Brain – Our Three Pound Gem: The Original Exhibition of Real Human Bodies is a new exhibition featuring more than 200 real human body specimens, including more than 20 whole bodies; healthy and unhealthy organs; and body parts and slices; all preserved through a remarkable process called Plastination. Subtitled “The Three Pound Gem,” the show features findings in neuroscience on brain development and function; brain disease and disorders; and brain performance and improvement.
Invented by physician and anatomist Dr. Gunther von Hagens, Plastination is a method for extracting bodily fluids and soluble fat from specimens, and replacing them, through vacuum forced impregnation, with reactive resins and polymers. As a result of this process, visitors to BODY WORLDS will actually see inside the human body, learn how it works and how it can be affected by disease and lifestyle choices.
BODY WORLDS 2 is looking for the fittest man in Houston!
Casting Call November 29th. Click here for details. BODY WORLDS 2 & The Brain – Our Three Pound Gem: The Original Exhibition of Real Human Bodies is generously sponsored by:
Mischer Neuroscience Institute at Memorial Hermann
Weatherford International Ltd.
Ticket Information
| Members |
$17 |
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| Adults |
$25 |
Children (3-11), Seniors (62+) &
College Students |
$21 |
| K - 12 School Groups |
$7.50 |
| Groups of 20 or more / Corporate |
$20 |
Special audio guides are also available at $5 for adults and $3 for children. Spanish Audio Guides available upon request.
Museum HoursThe BODY WORLDS 2 exhibition is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; however the exhibition will close at 5 p.m. on the following dates:
| September 2008 |
October 2008 |
November 2008 |
| Friday, September 19 |
Saturday, October 11 |
Saturday, November 8 |
| Sunday, September 21 |
Monday, October 13 |
Monday, November 10 |
| Friday, September 26 |
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| Saturday, September 27 |
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| December 2008 |
January 2009 |
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| Thursday, December 4 |
Saturday, January 17 |
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| Friday, December 5 |
Saturday, January 24 |
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| Saturday, December 13 |
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| Thursday, December 18 |
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