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Explore the human body during a visit to The Happiness Project in Body Worlds Amsterdam. Discover the secret of personal health and happiness!
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Discover the many facets of the human body at the exhibition Body Worlds: The Happiness Project.
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Enjoy skip-the-line access and step straight inside to explore how emotions influence your health and overall well-being.
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View more than 200 real human specimens created by Dr. Gunther von Hagens, who developed the plastination process at the University of Heidelberg in 1977.
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Dive into the body’s physical composition to better understand its structures, functions, and remarkable capabilities.
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Looking for something more scenic? Upgrade your ticket to include a 1-hour canal cruise through Amsterdam’s iconic waterways.
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Skip-the-line access to Body Worlds Amsterdam
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Body Worlds Amsterdam admission ticket
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InBody Scan
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1-hour canal cruise (as per option selected)
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Food & drinks
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Hotel transfers
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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Step inside Body Worlds Amsterdam for an eye-opening journey through real human anatomy and the powerful link between happiness and health.
Getting started
Arrive at Body Worlds Amsterdam at your selected time and present your ticket at the entrance. Enjoy skip-the-line access, clear a brief security check, and head straight into the exhibition.
What to expect
Body Worlds Amsterdam presents The Happiness Project, an immersive exhibition exploring how emotions, lifestyle, and mental well-being affect the human body. Through plastinated specimens, you’ll gain a rare, up-close understanding of anatomy and the science behind overall health.
Features
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The Happiness Project: Discover how stress, positivity, and daily habits influence your physical condition through engaging displays and scientific insights.
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Over 200 real specimens: View authentic human bodies preserved using the plastination technique pioneered by Dr. Gunther von Hagens in 1977.
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Included InBody Scan: Benefit from a complimentary InBody Health Check, offering valuable insights into your body composition as part of your visit.
Extras
- Canal cruise upgrade: Add a 1-hour Amsterdam canal cruise for a relaxing contrast along the city’s iconic waterways.
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Important Information
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An InBody Health Check costs €35 elsewhere, but at BODY WORLDS Amsterdam, it's included in your ticket.
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The exhibition is easily accessible to the disabled. However, the building has several floors, which means that the elevator has to be used.
Timings
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Daily: 10am to 9pm
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Select your preferred time slot at the next step of booking.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly after purchase.
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Show your ticket together with a valid ID at the time of redemption.
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If you bought tickets at a reduced price, please bring a valid ID with photo for verification. Students must show their valid student IDs.
Ticket Redemption Point
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Redeem your voucher directly at Body Worlds Amsterdam
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Address: Damrak 66, 1012 LM Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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