Museum of the Human – Körperwelten

After many controversies and a long struggle, the Museum of the Human (German: Körperwelten) was established in the center of Berlin. The exhibits are created using the technique of plastination, invented by Gunther von Hagens, also known as “Doctor Death.” The museum is not for everyone, and you, will you dare to enter?

Table of contents:

1. A brief about the Museum of the Human
2. “Doctor Death” and plastination
3. What can be seen in the Museum of the Human?
4. Price list and tickets
5. Opening hours and directions

A brief about the Museum of the Human

The Museum of the Human allows visitors to explore the anatomy of humans as well as animals. Around 200 plastinates and 20 fully preserved bodies can be viewed at the permanent exhibition in the center of Berlin. The museum was opened in 2015 after long struggles. Although temporary Körperwelten exhibitions had been held three times in the capital of Germany, the Berlin Mitte district refused to grant permission for the opening of the museum, citing a violation of burial laws. After long legal battles, the Supreme Administrative Court confirmed the approval for the museum’s opening.

“Doctor Death” and plastination

Gunther von Hagens, also known as “Doctor Death,” is the creator of plastination. What does the process involve? Plastination involves the complete removal of water and fats from tissues, followed by impregnation with appropriate polymers. This process halts decomposition, preserving the shape and color. Gunther von Hagens showcases his method worldwide through the temporary “BodyWorlds” exhibitions (German: Körperwelten, in English: the world of the human body).

What can be seen in the Museum of the Human?

On site, we can admire both healthy and diseased organs, see a complete human skeleton, the nervous system, as well as the muscular system at rest and in motion, and also the development of the fetus. There are also bodies and organs of animals, both in motion and at rest. The entire exhibition is designed to demonstrate the complexity of the human body.

Price list and tickets

Group, school, and individual entries are possible at the Museum of the Human in Berlin. Tickets for school trips and group visits (min. 10 people) must be reserved in advance. Individual tickets can be purchased at the ticket office on site or online. All information can be found HERE!

Regular ticket: 17 €

Children and youth: 12 €

Students and concessionary tickets: 12 €

Opening hours and directions:

The entrance is located near the TV tower at Alexanderplatz, on the opposite side from the main entrance.

Address: Panoramastraße 1A, 10178, Berlin

Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Monday – closed

Directions:

• S-Bahn (train) – S3, S5, S7, S9
• U-Bahn (subway) – U2, U8
• Bus – 147, 165, 200

If you are driving, I recommend leaving your car on the outskirts of Berlin. There is a significant parking issue in the city center, and the prices are very high. Public transport in Berlin works really excellently!

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