Our Body: The Universe Within

 

 "This is a Must See Exhibit!

By better understanding our bodies we will be better appreciate the difficulties that exist in diagnosing and treating disease."

 

Steven Newman, M.D.

Past President Oakland County Medical Society

Board of Directors, Michigan State University

 

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Important Exhibit Information

  • The exhibition is extended until September 3, 2007.

  • Passes All passes and vouchers issued by the Detroit Science Center that are due to expire May 28, 2007.
    will be honored through Sept 3, 2007.

  • The first exhibit entry time is 15 minutes after the Science Center opens.

  • The last exhibit entry time is 90 minutes prior to closing.

  • Last Exhibit Entry Times  
    Mon-Fri - Last entry time:3:30p.m.
    Saturday- Last entry time: 8:30p.m. This will not apply on May 19, 2007)
    Sunday- Last entry time: 4:30p.m.

  • Last Entry Times for Extended Hour Days
    Extended hours until 9p.m. Last entry time: 7:30p.m.
    Extended hours until 10p.m. Last entry time: 8:30p.m.

 

Exhibit Policies

  • No gum chewing, cameras or recording devices are allowed in the exhibit.

  • Sketches � Due to expected traffic volumes, sketching will not be allowed in the exhibit except for special designated �sketch hours�. These will consist of every Monday and Tuesday afternoon from 2:00 PM until close. Art and Medical students are encouraged to sketch at those times, but should be aware that regular visitors will be viewing exhibit pieces, which may from time to time block the view of the sketch artist.

  • Coupons offering free or reduced General Admission to the Science Center may not be applied to an �Our Body� exhibit ticket purchase.

Extended By Popular Demand!

 

Experience what tens of thousands have seen with the extended run of the blockbuster exhibition Our Body: The Universe Within through Sept. 3, 2007!

 

Our Body: The Universe Within is an eye-opening and educational exhibition comprised of 20 actual human bodies and 135 anatomical displays. It opened at the Detroit Science Center on Jan. 13, 2007.

 

As of May 7, more than 133,000 visitors had experienced Our Body:
The Universe Within at the Detroit Science Center. The exhibit helped the museum achieve record-breaking Spring Break attendance with more than 20,284 visitors going through the exhibit April 9-15, surpassing the previous record of 16,161 visitors during Spring Break 2003.

 

 �Our Body: The Universe Within has been an extremely well-received exhibit for the Detroit Science Center,� says President & CEO Kevin F. Prihod. �We�ve seen a record number of visitors walk through our doors. By extending the exhibition run, we will have the opportunity to serve more visitors and provide them an opportunity to see this one-of-a-kind exhibition.�

 

Our Body: The Universe Within exposes 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 can connect with the human artifacts on a personal level that helps them to better understand their own bodies.

 

The exhibit�s cutting-edge MicroWorld display features intensely magnified images of healthy and diseased skin, organ and cell samples. Visitors can investigate the microscopic forces that impact our health and discover the surreally artistic effect achieved by viewing these samples under extreme magnification.

 

In conjunction with the exhibit, the Science Center is showing the IMAX� Dome Theatre film The Human Body. Using innovative filmmaking techniques, combined with the latest medical and scientific imaging, The Human Body shows us the ordinary miracles that keep our bodies running at full steam from morning �til night and the extraordinary marvels of life.

 

Our Body: The Universe Within is produced by the Universe Within Touring Company, LLC.

                                  

Exhibit Pricing

Tickets to Our Body: The Universe Within are $24.95 for adults, $22.95 for seniors and $19.95 for children. Science Center general admission is included. Visitors may add the IMAX� Dome Theatre film The Human Body for an additional $3 for adults and $2 for children and seniors with the purchase of a ticket to Our Body: The Universe Within. Our Body: The Universe Within is produced by the Universe Within Touring Company, LLC.

 

 

This exhibit is recommended for children ages 13 and over. All children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

 

 

Enhance your visitor experience!

 

Add the IMAX� Dome Theatre film The Human Body for an enhanced experience! Tickets are an additional $3 for adults and $2 for children and seniors with the purchase of a ticket to Our Body: The Universe Within. For group information click here.

 

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OUR BODY: THE UNIVERSE WITHIN PRESS INFORMATION

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