Body Worlds

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Hey all--

My A&P professor is asking/encouraging us to visit an exhibt called Body Worlds in a museum in Philly, PA. It is composed of real human cadavers in different positions prevserved w/ a method called plastination. It is like 7hrs away from where I am so a couple of ppl from my class are going up, staying the night, and going to the exhibt and The Body at the Imax theatre. He is really making it worth our while. After the semester is over, those of us who go to this exhibit will be able to replace our lowest lab practical or lecture exam with 100. That is worth a travel for me, although I am doing really well now, who knows what will happen?

Anywho.. I just want to know what anyone who has seen this thought. Real cadavers exposed in public? Thoughts? I know those of us studying medical professions see this all the time, but do you think it is tasteful in public? I am personally all for education, but I wanted to get other perspectives. The most contriversal exhibit is of a 8 month pregnant woman w/ her fetus still inside. It has been all over the country. I am excited to see all the things I have been learning about. I'm such a dork, my spring break trip is to philly to see cadavers!:uhoh21:

http://www.koerperwelten.com/en/pages/ausstellung_asien.asp

How did you like the museum in general? Just asking because I've only lived in Houston for 6 months and havent yet gotten there, or many other places for that matter! Just curious how you liked it :)

I will def. be going to see the exhibition within the next few weeks though, its just a matter of finding time to go...

I haven't been in the actual museum since 8th grade (about 7 years). We were going to go through the museum, but only the special exhibits were open at 5:30 when we got there. I have heard lots of good things about the museum though, so I think it would be worth checking out!

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I went to body worlds 2 about three months ago here in Toronto- and I loved it. I was upset the whole time however b/c all I could think was since I am a prenursing student and haven't yet taken A&P, I could have been getting SOO much more out of it then I did. Oh well- every little bit helps I suppose.

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Specializes in LTC/Skilled Care/Rehab.

I saw the Body Worlds exibit when it came to Chicago. I thought it was wonderful! One thing that helped us is getting there right when the museum opened up. We were the first people in line to see it. It wasn't as crowded as some people told me it was. Try to get there as early as possible. And it will probably take at least a couple of hours to see everything. I would really like to see it again!

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Specializes in NICU.
I saw the Body Worlds exibit when it came to Chicago. I thought it was wonderful! One thing that helped us is getting there right when the museum opened up. We were the first people in line to see it. It wasn't as crowded as some people told me it was. Try to get there as early as possible. And it will probably take at least a couple of hours to see everything. I would really like to see it again!

I went about a month before it left Chicago, and it was fine - definitely popular, but there was usually only 4-5 people by each body, so it was easy to walk around it and inspect everything.

Then I went again the week before it left - when the museum decided it needed to be open 24/7 since people waited so long to go see it! The ony tickets we were able to get were a Saturday night at like 2 am!!! This time, it was so crowded. There were easily a dozen or more people around each body, and we felt claustrophobic the whole time. We also had to wait over an hour to get in, even though we all had tickets. It was wild!!!!!!

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I would love to go see it! As for general public, its their choice whether to go or not.

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Specializes in LTC/Skilled Care/Rehab.
I went about a month before it left Chicago, and it was fine - definitely popular, but there was usually only 4-5 people by each body, so it was easy to walk around it and inspect everything.

Then I went again the week before it left - when the museum decided it needed to be open 24/7 since people waited so long to go see it! The ony tickets we were able to get were a Saturday night at like 2 am!!! This time, it was so crowded. There were easily a dozen or more people around each body, and we felt claustrophobic the whole time. We also had to wait over an hour to get in, even though we all had tickets. It was wild!!!!!!

I'm glad I went before it got too crazy. I hope I get to see it again since it was so interesting. Especially since I will know more of what I am seeing from taking A&P I and II.

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Specializes in Urgent Care.

I saw it in Chicago as well. Absolutely fascinating!!!

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Specializes in LTC,Hospice/palliative care,acute care.
Hey all--

I'm such a dork, my spring break trip is to philly to see cadavers!:uhoh21:

I'm going too-we live about 45 minutes away.While you are in town if you have time you should check out the Mutter Museum at the College of Physicians of Philadelphia.Check it out on the web-The Museum's collections include fluid-preserved anatomical and pathological specimens, medical instruments, anatomical and pathological models, items of memorabilia of famous scientists and physicians, and medical illustrations.......Don't forget to hit South Street or the clubs on Delaware Ave....Have fun..........
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Specializes in LTC,Hospice/palliative care,acute care.
Given that this exhibit originates from Germany... well let's just say I have very mixed feelings about it.
You can find his bio at the BodyWorld site -why don't you check it out before you make up your mind?
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Hey all--

I'm such a dork, my spring break trip is to philly to see cadavers!:uhoh21:

I'm going too-we live about 45 minutes away.While you are in town if you have time you should check out the Mutter Museum at the College of Physicians of Philadelphia.Check it out on the web-The Museum's collections include fluid-preserved anatomical and pathological specimens, medical instruments, anatomical and pathological models, items of memorabilia of famous scientists and physicians, and medical illustrations.......Don't forget to hit South Street or the clubs on Delaware Ave....Have fun..........

Thanks for the advice I will definately go to museum-- so excited! I also am going to check out the clubs and South Street!! Thanksssss!!!!!

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Saw Bodyworlds in Chicago over a year ago and it was nothing short of amazing! I would encourage everyone (interested in the medical field or not) to go see this wonderful, respectful, presentation of the human body!

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Hi Everyone!

I just back from Philly and I must say Body Worlds was amazing! I loved every min of it! I encourage anyone who has the opprotunity to go. My fiance was grossed out by the developmental section and my friend found it a little nauseating. I was great-- I guess it all depends on you level of tolerance for those things. Anyway-- thanks for all the feed back and advice!! :balloons:

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