Where did the specimens on display come from? Will we know who the plastinates are or how they died?
The BODY WORLDS exhibitions rely on the generosity of body donors; individuals who bequeathed that, upon their death, their bodies could be used for educational purposes in the exhibitions. All of the whole-body plastinates and the majority of the specimens are from these body donors; some specific specimens that show unusual conditions come from old anatomical collections and morphological institutes. As agreed upon by the body donors, their identities and causes of death are not provided. The exhibitions focus on the nature of our bodies, not on providing personal information.
The specimens in this exhibit are from body donors individuals who bequeathed that upon their death, their bodies could be used in this exhibition. As agreed upon by the body donors, their identities, ages and causes of death are not provided. The exhibit focuses on the nature of our bodies, not on disclosing personal information.
The BODY WORLDS exhibitions rely on the generosity of body donors, individuals who bequeathed that, upon their death, their bodies could be used for educational purposes in the exhibition. All of the full body plastinates and the majority of the specimens are from these body donors; some specific specimens that show unusual conditions come from anatomical collections. The donors’ identities, ages and causes of death are not provided as the exhibition focuses on the nature of our bodies, not on providing personal information.
Related Questions
- How long have some of the artifacts been on display - such as the elephantiasis specimens, the giant hairball from the girls stomach, and the skeleton in the chair?
- Do you get complaints from visitors about the specimens you have on display in the exhibition, "From a Single CellHuman Reproduction, Growth and Development"?
- Where did the specimens on display come from? Will we know who the plastinates are or how they died?
