This exhibit is recommended for ages 13 and over.

 

Our group packages help make planning easy! Simply choose the package that best fits your field trip needs, complete the planning checklist on page 15 in our Group Planning Guide and call us to make your reservation. We recommend that you allow a minimum of 3 hours to a maximum of 5 hours for your visit to include time for lunch and travel between activities.

 

For more information or to book your group trip today call 313.577.8400, Option 5.

 

*Age Policy

Groups booking the exhibit should be warned of graphic nature of the exhibit and that it is not recommended for children under 13 years of age. All groups booking the exhibit will be sent a parental permission letter (see link below) meant to be copied and sent to parent outlining the nature of the exhibit requiring a parent to sign the form granting permission for the child to attend the exhibit.

 

Recommended Exhibit Tour Time: 1.5 hours

Our Body: The Universe Within will expose the inner workings of human anatomy by presenting actual human specimens, anatomical displays, reproductions of historic anatomical artwork and much more. By presenting an artful, compelling and dignified environment, guests will connect with the human artifacts on a personal level that will help them to better understand their own bodies. The exhibit shines a light on the alluring mystery of the human body through the presentation of these fascinating specimens combined with an inspirational and educational message. By highlighting anatomy studies over the past 1,000 years, guests will see how the body�s beautiful complexity has influenced generations of artists and scientists. For more information on this new blockbuster exhibit click here.

 
Educator Guides

                       

   Grades 6-8                                                    Grades 9-12

Enhance Your Group Experience

Add the IMAX� Dome Theatre film The Human Body for an enhanced experience! Tickets are an additional $3 with the purchase of a ticket to Our Body: The Universe Within. For show times click here.

Field Trip Permission Form                                          
  • Click here for parental permission form.

Field Trip Guidelines                                   
  • Self-guided tours last 1.5 hours.
  • The cost per person is $19.95 without an audio tour.  The cost to add an audio tour is $5 per person.
  • Minimum student group size: 10
  • NO REFUNDS- All tickets sales are final.
  • One chaperone is required for every 10 students.
  • Please advise students that there will be no food, drinks, backpacks, cell phones or cameras allowed in the Exhibit.
  • Students are allowed to carry paper and writing utensils if they are doing a class project/assignment as they go through. Groups are not allowed to enter the exhibit, leave, and re-enter for any reason.
  • There is a gift shop is located at the end of the Exhibit. Students must be accompanied by chaperones in the retail store.