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Discover the secrets of the human body and how your choices impact your health and happiness, in the heart of Amsterdam.
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- 200 real, plastinated, human bodies on display
- Including free InBody Scan
- See how your everyday choices impact your body and mind
Children
Child ticket for 6-17 year olds
Free entry for 0-5 year olds when accompanied by a paying adult
Includes
Free InBody Scan
Opening hours
Monday - Sunday: 10.00 - 22.00
Ticket information
You can choose between a timeslotted ticket or an open ticket with which you can visit at any time during opening hours on your chosen day
Ticket directly available on smartphone
Tickets can be rescheduled or cancelled up to 8 hours in advance
You can reschedule your tickets yourself via our self rebook page up to 24 hours in advance
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Accessibility
- Wheelchair friendly
- Free access to bathroom
- With audio description
BODY WORLDS Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Amsterdam
BODY WORLDS: The Happiness Project
There is nothing closer to us than our own bodies and yet we often know very little about them. At BODY WORLDS Amsterdam you will go on a fascinating journey through the human body. There are real human bodies which have been plastinated on displays at the exhibition, which gives you a unique look at our anatomy and how our bodies work.
After enjoying international success all over the world, with tours in more than 100 cities in Europe, America, Africa, and Asia, and more than 47 million visitors since 1995, this unique attraction has settle down into several permanent exhibitions. Are you ready to experience this unforgettable experience? Pay a visit to the permanent BODY WORLDS exhibition in Amsterdam
What is BODY WORLDS Amsterdam?
The BODY WORLDS Amsterdam museum has different exhibitions across its seven floors, which have undergone significant changes and taken on different incarnations throughout the years. The exhibitions have through the years have looked at the effects of health, sports, and diet to the anatomy of animals. BODY WORLDS Amsterdam has been reinventing itself over and over again and educating people by taking a look beneath the skin.
Dr. Gunther von Hagens is the creator of the BODY WORLDS exhibitions. He invented the process of plastination at the University of Heidelberg in 1977. The original exhibitions have been the subject of imitation by countless copycats, but they remain unmatched in terms of quality and innovation.
The current theme in Amsterdam is The Happiness Project and focuses on the effects of happiness on our well-being. Perhaps you are wondering 'are the bodies at BODY WORLDS are real?', the answer is yes. This exhibit has more than 200 real human bodies on display, which will show you how our mood can affect our health and vice versa.
How to book your BODY WORLDS Amsterdam tickets
Discover the secrets of the body and learn about how it functions from a unique perspective on your visit to Amsterdam. BODY WORLDS Amsterdam is an essential educational attraction and an unforgettable experience. The exhibition is within walking distance from Central Station and Dam Square, on the lively street Damrak.
Book your BODY WORLDS Amsterdam tickets here to see the human body as you have never seen it before. You can choose between a timeslotted ticket (cheaper) or an open ticket. Your ticket will include a free InBody Scan, which will tell you if your own body is in balance and healthy.
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stephaniew225
Fascinating exhibition
An absolute must, especially if interested in anatomy, biology, science or are medical. The exhibition is well displayed with a vast amount of information but also lots of visual things and videos to watch, also some more interactive things rather than just reading everything. We spent 3 hours reading everything. A good meaning behind the exhibition. Would highly recommend if you have a genuine interest. Suprised at the amount of people that attended just to walk up to the displays, take a photo, then walk off. Why attend if not interested in understanding what you're looking at? Nothing to suggest photos not allowed but I feel they shouldn't be as it seems disrespectful.
Mar 27, 2024ClaireB425
Visit
Wow, amazing. Interesting facts, and bodies on display. We stayed 2hrs going through the 6 levels of facts. Maybe baby section should have a warning
Mar 24, 2024616iljab
Great welcome
Great and friendly welcome by Arjen! Interesting experience. Nice teambuilding activity. Will come back soon, looking forward to it.
Mar 14, 2024braddT9599SP
4*
We went as wr have a discount via the I amsterdam cards. We liked the way you started at the top and worked you're way down the building, the exhibitions them self were very intriguing and informative.
Feb 22, 2024814gracier
Fantastic experience with my mum
Had an amazing experience!!!! It said the average experience is 1 hr or an 1hr and a half, we spent 3 hrs in there as there was just so much to read and see!!! If you're into science and how the body works this is defiantly something you should see. I probably wouldn't take kids with me as they'd get bored but it all depends on what you've got planned for the day. ARJEN answered all queries and discoveries we had adding to the experience further.
Feb 18, 2024NathanMun
Eye opening
Visited Body Worlds as part of our Amsterdam trip. We had one of these in London but it suddenly closed down so never got to visit it. The price of our visit was £19.21 each. The experience it self is amazing and definitely an eye opener. You can see the multiple working ways of the human body from the veins, the nervous system to the brain. The way the bodies have been positioned is amazing and very interesting to see. A word of warning, there is a part within here with shows bodies of babies and the functions of pregnancy etc. There are also examples of a foetus from 9 weeks through the end of pregnancy. I know some people may find this distressing; as i witnessed whilst i was there however it is also very interesting to see but i guess it’s worth knowing as that is not really advertised. When i visited once i don’t think i would visit again unless a new exhibition opens.
Feb 10, 2024karohelga
Lets start living
This was, by far ! The most amazing experience. So increadable, enlighting and I loved the theme of the museum, happiness and simpler life. We live to fast and have to much!
Feb 3, 2024615rhyse
An experience you won’t forget.
What an incredible experience. So much information about the human body with a variety of exhibits. Would definitely recommend if you’re in Amsterdam. Arjen was very helpful and welcoming. Greetings from Wales.
Jan 21, 2024suehD2099VE
Fascinating and educational
Both my partner and I loved our visit. It was so interesting to see so much of the inner workings of the human body, and the size and shape of numerous organs, blood vessels etc. It was sometimes annoyingly rowdy in some rooms with people talking loudly so we hovered at displays waiting for quieter times as there’s a lot to read and absorb. Grateful thanks to people/families who donated bodies to provide a learning experience for us. We spent 2 hours in the museum as we had somewhere else to be, but would’ve stayed longer had we been able to.
Jan 18, 2024DinDanie
Amazingly insightful, interesting, informative. Recommend for all ages.
Such a fun-tastic tour of the museum! I expected much less, and I was amazed to see how much I didn't know, how much I've learned a out the human body, thing I should have known a long time ago. Thank you, Arjen, for recommending us to go inside. Thank you!
Jan 17, 2024tezpil
Informative and Fascinating
We were here in September and just turned up and got tickets on the door, no queue and not busy inside. A great exhibition that is well presented and very informative, take as long as you want with each floor explaining a different aspect of the body. Take time to read the inspirational quotes and don't forget to do the body analysis at the end and get your free print out.
Jan 16, 2024ruthfrans7
Great for all ages.
We visited Body Worlds with our kids (aged 9, 13, 14, 15, 16). It was interesting for all of us! Beautiful and intriguing. The body scan at the end was a great addition. Tks Arjen for your recommendation.
Dec 28, 2023margaretpS7106TP
Very interesting
My friend and I came across Bodyworld whilst walking through Amsterdam, I had heard of this place and wanted to take a look. Arjen on the door was very likeable and funny, he encouraged us to go inside and very glad we did, it was very informative. We took a lift up to the sixth floor and worked our way down through the floors. I learned how the brain deteriorates through dementia, saw the workings of new hip joints and knee joints, the difference between an ordinary spleen and an enlarged spleen, and how important it is not to smoke, to be healthy and most importantly, to be happy! Very interesting place, there's something for everyone to learn
Dec 13, 2023jessicaaT1171FN
Really interesting!
Really interesting and informative exhibition! We were worried it was going to be quite gimmicky but it was the complete opposite! Each floor had different focus points and a good variety of plastinations to view and written information. I would definitely recommend a visit here when Amsterdam.
Dec 10, 2023Culture64021761563
Highly recommend
Super interesting exhibition and very friendly staff. Especially Arjen, really lovely and funny dude! best regards, SQ
Dec 6, 2023duffinb
Incredible - Eye opening!
Incredible exhibit with really eye opening displays. Taking the time to read all of the information really takes the purpose of this place to another level. Only point to note - my partner and I read all the information and were here for about 1.5 hours so don’t plan to make a visit for a whole morning or afternoon.
Dec 6, 2023briangB4586MK
Interesting and fun learning experience
Very interesting and great way to get to experience the human body. We enjoyed seeing the insides of our fellow man. Didn't think it was gory or grotesque and I would take my kids here if they were with. Only minus is there could have been more, we were definitely not "done" after walking through the entire exhibit.
Dec 3, 2023959charleneo
Excellent service
Such an interesting place to visit. Sam on the front desk was incredibly helpful with info on it and places to visit. She was so polite, friendly and cheery to us and all around
Nov 15, 2023stevenaM3344OP
one of life's must sees
Very very interesting . I had to keep reminding myself that the exhibits used to be alive . No matter that I have seen the exhibition already , I would visit again
Oct 31, 2023louise_hinton
Excellent exhibit, thought provoking, fascinating
Totally worth a visit. The older guy, with a name beginning with A needs a special mention… he could not have been nicer.
Oct 24, 2023alibO5300KM
Fascinating
Fascinating. Informative and the use of donated bodies further backed up the explanations of human habits (such as smoking) and medical diagnoses. Process of plastination explained well. Physical health was tied in well with impacts on mental health and overall well-being. Worth a visit!
Sep 27, 2023824hillyt
Fascinating!
Really interesting and well explained. Arjen who sold us our tickets was super friendly and helpful.
Sep 10, 2023marleend969
Interessant!
Super interessante tour gehad. Samen met mijn meiden ( 13 en 9 jaar). Een shoutout naar de "roze zeur aan de deur Arjen". Mijn meiden vonden je hilarisch :)
Mar 22, 2024Princes_of_travel
Le corps humain mis à nu
L'exposition bodyworlds se trouve au coeur d'Amsterdam, à mi-chemin entre la gare centrale et la place Dam. L'entrée coûte 22.5 € par personne. Le musée se décompose en plusieurs zones thématiques réparties sur 7 étages. L'exposition des corps est fascinante, la technique de plastination mise au point par un scientifique allemand permet de rendre les structures humaines visibles et bien conservées. Des parties anatomiques saines versus malades permettent de bien nous rendre compte des effets néfastes des substances toxiques sur le corps humain (tabac, alcool, graisse, etc.). Au-delà du côté "voyeuriste" que ce genre d'endroit peut apporter, il faut pouvoir voir plus loin et comprendre l'intérêt pédagogique de ce travail concernant la santé, comment en prendre soin et tenter de préserver au maximum son corps. La thématique du bien-être et bonheur en lien avec l'exposition est assez didactique. Tous les aspects du corps humain, a côté du fonctionnement "normal" de cette usine sont abordés tels que la sexualité, la vie maritale, les facultés cognitives, le sport, la réflexion, etc. L'entrée est assez chère et c'est dommage. De plus, certaines vitrines et dioramas mériteraient un petit rafraîchissement car on pourrait presque trouver un aspect un peu vieillot. Des appareils à tension ne fonctionnant pas tous devraient être remplacés. A la fin, il y a une partie où vous pouvez faire une analyse complète de votre corps (poids, masse de graisse, muscle, etc.) et c'est très instructif. Une attraction non incontournable mais qui mérite le coup d'oeil si l'anatomie humaine vous intéresse. Prévoir 1h30 à 2h de visite.
Mar 3, 2024ChristievanZ
Indrukwekkend en leerzaam
Heel Indrukwekkend en leerzaam. Hier zie je hoe vernuftig een mens in elkaar zit. En hoe weinig je eigenlijk over je lijf weet. Een echte aanrader. Mijn complimenten ook aan Enes die ons fantastisch geholpen heeft onze vouchers om te zetten naar tickets.
Mar 1, 2024marionmH6293BU
Tolle Ausstellung, freundlicher Mitarbeiter
Sehr schöne und sehenswerte Ausstellung. Das Schwerpunktthema "Glück" ist toll umgesetzt. Der Mitarbeiter ARJEN an der Kasse war ganz besonders freundlich und hilfsbereit. Dank Arjen.
Feb 28, 2024dg0vers1
Body Worlds
Waanzinnig! Super interessant, zo bijzonder en leerzaam om te zien en te lezen. Zeker de moeite waard. Jammer dat personeel weinig interesse toont, bij binnenkomst wordt niets gezegd en als je iets vraagt blijkt dat er niet eens Nederlands wordt gesproken. Bij het weggaan zitten er 2 met de telefoon te spelen en te lachen.
Jan 28, 2024L7896BYsophien
À faire !
Fascinant, intrigant et très pédagogique Les corps sont splendides, notamment le visage découpé et les embryons. L’audio guide est nécessaire et les informations sont pertinentes Seul bémol: les tensiomètres ne marchaient pas
Jan 4, 2024Wolter_CH
Geen sensatie, super interessant!
Al bij de ingang werden wij enthousiast ontvangen door medewerker Arjen, die met onze kinderen besprak wat goed of slecht was voor je lichaam Dit inleidende gesprekje plaatste ons hele bezoek in een goed perspectief: geen sensatie, maar een superinteressante kennismaking met de menselijke anatomie, fysiologie en hoe je gezond kunt leven. Aanrader!
Dec 29, 2023willmec2023
Pas déçus mais...
Tout a déjà été dit. Nous avions déjà vu Our Body à Corps ouvert en 2008 et nous souhaitions revivre cette expérience avec nos enfants. Aucune déception sur l'expo d'Amsterdam qui est complète et ludique. Je recommande de prendre l'audio guide en français sinon il est moins évident de suivre le fil conducteur (the effect of happiness on our lives and bodies). Gros bémol (et j'ai eu beaucoup de mal à apprécier la visite!): un groupe de scolaires et un groupe d'adultes sans audio guides qui se promenaient dans le musée sans aucun respect des autres visiteurs. Le bruit était insupportable et cela a vraiment gâché l'ensemble. Le musée mériterait de faire circuler des conservateurs qui fassent respecter les conditions de visite ou peut-être indiquer que le silence/ la discrétion sont de mise dans ce genre de lieu pédagogique...
Dec 21, 2023mariekevJ7535JK
Een aanrader!
Heel interessant! Over geluk, wat roken met je longen doet, over het bloedvatenstelsel, over bewegen, enz, enz. Arjen bedankt voor de goede service.
Nov 29, 2023valentinamT738TX
Bella
Esperienza molto carina, le opere erano veramente dettagliate del corpo umano, abbiamo potuto vedere parti del corpo come il cuore, apparato digerente, in modi interattivi e divertenti. Non è un’esperienza noiosa per niente
Nov 24, 2023500evelieni
Review
Super goede aankomt door Arjen en Sam! Ontzettend naar ons zin gehad. Zeker voor herhaling vatbaar!!
Nov 6, 2023zygomatek
Ludique, pédagogique et fascinant.
Une façon très ludique de découvrir le fonctionnement du fabuleux corps humain. C'est une expérience basée sur la plastination. Nous avons donc pu observer de vrais corps humains !! C'est fascinant ! Et la cerise sur gâteau : nous nous sommes trompés lors de notre réservation d'établissement, nous avions sélectionné le body Worlds d'Allemagne. C'est à l'accueil, au moment de rentrer que nous avons compris notre erreur Arjen, un responsable de l'établissement de Belgique. Face à notre déception, surtout celles des enfants, il a été fort compréhensif et nous a laissé exceptionnellement rentrer. Quel bon coeur ! Merci tout plein Arjen, nous reviendrons avec grand plaisir dans votre lieu unique.
Nov 1, 2023Showflip
Gezondheid en Happiness
Het was een interessante en leerzame ervaring. Een aanrader voor jong en oud. Een uitermate vriendelijke ontvangst. Dank je wel Arjen, groetjes uit Breda
Oct 18, 2023pietervX2085JJ
Bezoek van leerlingen uit Brabant
Goede ontvangst en uitleg van Arjen,geen wachttijden en de leerlingen waren enthousiast.We komen zeker nog een keer terug!
Oct 5, 2023mariowO2276VL
Sehr zufrieden
Arien war ein sehr netter, hilfsbereiter und humorvoller Mitarbeiter. Wir kommen sehr gerne wieder zu euch!
Oct 3, 2023EricN426
Extraordinaire
Fascinant ludique unique C’est un travail extraordinaire qui rajoute de la valeur à l’étude de l’anatomie… C’est un incontournable à ne manquer sous aucun prétexte.
Sep 25, 2023Sierraone86
Een prachtige reis door het menselijk lichaam!
Supermooi om het menselijk lichaam te ontdekken op deze manier. Alles wordt duidelijk uitgelegd en is prachtig weergegeven. Zeer educatief! Mocht je een grote, kale man bij de deur tegenkomen, dat is Arjen. Een uiterst vriendelijke man die je een warm welkom heet.
Sep 20, 2023astridvO7770MV
Prettig bezoek
Interessant, mooie presentatie van de lichamen. En vriendelijk geholpen door Arjen bij de deur, die ons ook nog een leuke kaart mee gaf.
Aug 31, 2023gerdac449
Indrukwekkend weergegeven… je kijkt met nieuwe ogen gefascineerd naar ( op zich redelijk bekende) informatie
Bij de ingang twijfelden we maar we werden fantastisch geholpen door enthousiaste medewerker Arjen waardoor we toch naar binnen zijn gegaan! Geen spijt ! HULDE !
Aug 30, 2023Black_Father
Spännande och intressant
Mycket bra och informativ utställning om hur kroppen ser ut och fungerar. Bra skriftlig information på engelska och holländska. Kropparna är mycket snyggt konserverade och monterade i positioner som visar på hur såväl muskler som skelett fungerar. Fungerar bra för större barn och vuxna. Fanns ingen anledning att köpa biljetter för att komma före i kön. Var ingen kö alls när vi var där. Verkligen nyttigt och lärorikt!
May 5, 2023dif1754
Una profonda esperienza
Passeggiando in Amsterdam mi sono imbattuto in questo museo anomalo ma intrigante. Io e mio figlio siamo entrati e ci siamo lasciati stupire dalla mostra "viva". Personalmente a distanza di giorni sono ancora stupito dalla varietà dei corpi, organi e informazioni esposte, e da quel senso di provvisorietà che rappresenta il nostro corpo e la vita stessa. Da visitare.
Apr 18, 2023mauriziod509
Bella esperienza del corpo umano
Bellissima esperienza da fare con i figli, ottima presentazione del Corpo umano, spiegata nel dettaglio…e tante frasi che ti fanno pensare e rivedere il tuo modo di vivere. Unica nota stonata il ragazzo alla cassa un po’ scorbutico e mi raccomando non prendete il Telecomando per le spiegazioni, non lo utilizzerete quasi mai e nel caos serve a poco! Andateci ne vale la pena… Consiglio di parcheggiare a Famagosta e arrivarci con Metro’…
Feb 13, 2023Gusp73
Impressionante !
Un corso di anatomia in poche ore! Avevamo previsto una visita veloce, al massimo di un'ora, ma siamo rimasti letteralmente ipnotizzati dai corpi esposti e dalle spiegazioni delle funzioni del nostro corpo, tanto da essere rimasti nel museo per oltre tre ore. Assolutamente da vedere e, soprattutto, da far vedere agli studenti di qualsiasi età, senza remore !
Jan 2, 2023juliahilden
Rekommenderar varmt!
Verkligen väl gjort samt intressant. Du får lätt två timmar att gå på detta ställe. Arjen vid kassan var en super typ som hjälpte med allt!
Oct 28, 2022emmasiggaard
Fed oplevelse
Rigtig fed oplevelse. Dog kunne der godt have været lidt mere at kigge på og kunne være godt med en souvenirbutik.
Aug 11, 2020jonassJ6444EJ
Spændende
Meget spændende at lære en masse om kroppen. Der var desværre få ting der ikke var tilgængelige grundet corona, men stadig helt sikkert et besøg værd.
Aug 2, 2020379idaa
Intressant
Intressant utställning. Bra och serviceminded personal. Besök under förmiddagen på vardagar, då är det ingen kö.
Jan 24, 2020manuelcQ6235PG
La enseñanza del cuerpo humano tal y como es.
La verdad que el que quiera saber bien de anatomia o solo saber como funciona el cuerpo tiene que ir porque le encantara. Yo estoy familiarizado sobre el cuerpo humano porque trabajo en un hospital y lo he estudiado. Pero a mi me a encantado mucho. Yo lo recomiendo.
Jan 21, 2020
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