ALLENTOWN, Pa. - One of the most popular touring exhibitions in the world is coming to Allentown's Da Vinci Science Center, it was announced Thursday.
BODY WORLDS RX, which displays the intricate biology and physiology of the human body, will run from Dec. 26 through April 21.
For both the exhibit and general admission, there is a fee of $19.95 for non-members and $5 for members. The cost for members of the Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) is $7.
The more than 30 bodies on display will show organs, muscles, the nervous system and skeletal structures.
- BODY WORLDS RX is coming to Allentown's Da Vinci Science Center
- The touring exhibition is one of the most popular in the world, showcasing real human bodies to more than 52 million people worldwide
- It opens on Dec. 26, 2022 and will run through April 21, 2023
The exhibition was created by anatomist Dr. Gunter von Hagens, inventor of Plastination, or the preservation process that removes fluids from the body and replaces them with plastics that harden.
A whole-body plastinate requires about 1,500 working hours to complete, according to the Da Vinci Science Center website.
The creative and conceptual designer of the exhibit is Dr. Angelina Whalley, who has made it her life's mission to make people aware of major health issues and the fragility of life.
The real specimens that will be on display are designed to compare and contrast healthy bodies and organs with those that are diseased, with an emphasis on common ailments, along with cardiovascular issues and dementia.
“BODY WORLDS RX invites viewers to examine the human body through different lenses; for example, the impact of environment and nutrition on the health of our bodies, the biomechanics of muscular activity and the artistry of our anatomy,” said Tyler Groft, director of sales and visitor experiences for Da Vinci Science Center.
More than 52 million people have viewed the exhibit around the world, with current exhibitions worldwide in the United States, Mexico and Europe.
Due to the nature of the exhibition, Da Vinci Science Center will display it in a restricted area.
Extended hours on Fridays and Saturdays (5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. / last entry at 7 p.m.) will be $9.95 for non-members, $5 for members and $9.95 for ASTC members.
For more information and to reserve tickets, visit the Da Vinci Science Center's website.
