Thoroughly Impressed

BodyWorlds2 is an amazing display! To see how muscles knit together with ligaments, and tendons attached to bone - the spinal column actually seems to unbraid itself near the base of the spine! Even the display of the pregnant woman (though painful and emotional) it is still an incredible gift to the medical community to SEE the internal workings of the human body as is. It's also amazing how packed together the organs are in our chest cavity. I've always imagined a slightly more comfortable placement of the organs, but they are packed cheek by jowl - no wonder things get left behind in surgery. Whether you agree with the practice of plastination or not, you cannot argue with the opportunity to learn - DaVinci would be front and centre, examining every tissue and connection. Highly recommended view, and worth all $20.00.

I was disappointed with the lighting - rather than all-round ambient light, the display has harsh, single-source lighting. Some areas were in such deep shadow, it was difficult to examine carefully.

I'll also admit to a faulty pre-conceived notion - that people would be reacting strongly, and protecting others from viewing the displays. The buildup to a complete human body (without skin) is gentle but direct. Included in the display is a colt, and an adult camel and baby. A comparious of the working of our stomachs and theirs. There were numerous school groups there, students eagerly absorbing information, with the occasional chuckle among a small group. Nothing is sacred, we've made the same jokes as children (and adults, for that matter).
Well, must get back to the big, red curtain.
Cheers. Take care of yourselves.