Body Worlds 3

After suggestions by professors and a radio ad announcing that Body Worlds 3 and the Story of the Heart would end on Sunday, September 7, 2008, I finally made it to the CA Science Center in L.A on Friday, September 5.  Though much of it was similar to Body Worlds 2 and the Brain in 2005, it was still interesting.

Plastination was a good way to preserve the bodies for a long time without emitting odors.  I was able to clearly see the muscles, bones, and nerves, and the signs and labels were clear.  On the wall, were posters, signs, and tapesteries with quotes and information about the heart.

I think the reason they don’t allow photography is that they want us to purchase their products.  However, I didn’t find it necessary to spend so much money on them.  Just going through the displays was good enough.