If you haven’t experienced the Body Worlds exhibitions, you really are missing out on something truly unique and one of a kind. I first laid eyes on Dr Gunther von Hagens’ creations at the Old Truman Brewery when the plastinations travelled to London in 2003.

Visit and you’ll learn about anatomy, physiology and health by viewing real human bodies. The bodies have been preserved by a process called Plastination – a groundbreaking method for preservation invented by Dr Gunther von Hagens in 1977. Plastination has proved to be hugely important for educational purposes. More than 400 institutions in 40 countries use Dr Gunther von Hagens’ invention to preserve anatomical specimens for medical instruction, literally opening up the incredible world of anatomy to over 25 million people across Europe, Asia and North America.

The latest exhibition at the o2 features over 200 real specimens with a special emphasis on health, wellbeing and the ageing process. You’ll discover the mysteries of how the human body develops through time, at its most radiant and as it changes, matures and finally wanes.

The exhibition shows the complexity and vulnerability of the human body through anatomical studies of the body in distress, disease and optimal health. At every stage of its life cycle, the human body experiences changes and milestones. Find out the effects smoking and disease have on the human body, if you really want to know! The giraffe quite literally tops my list of favourite models, will undoubtedly leave you gawping in awe.

Entry times are at 30-minute intervals. Visitors may stay as long as they like (recommend you allow 1-2 hours to see the whole exhibition).

Opening Hours

Friday – Wednesday 10am– 6:30pm (last admission)
Thursdays 10am–8:30pm (last admission)
Open on Bank Holidays 10am–6:30pm (last admission)