Combining education and leisure, the Body Worlds Amsterdam and 1-Hour Canal Cruise package offers a unique experience. Visitors can explore the fascinating "Happiness Project" exhibit, which showcases over 200 preserved human specimens, providing insights into anatomy and health. After this enlightening exploration, they can then enjoy a scenic canal cruise, admiring Amsterdam’s picturesque 17th-century architecture. With fast-track entrance and an informative audio guide, this outing promises to be both informative and memorable. What might visitors discover about the human body and the city of Amsterdam through this captivating blend of activities?
About Your Stay
- Combination of the educational Body Worlds exhibition and a 1-hour canal cruise in Amsterdam, providing a unique and engaging experience.
- Body Worlds: The Happiness Project showcases over 200 real preserved human specimens, offering insights into human anatomy and biology.
- Canal cruise allows visitors to admire the charming 17th-century architecture and scenic views of Amsterdam’s iconic waterways.
- Audio guide included for both attractions, enhancing the educational and informative aspects of the experience.
- Overall high-rated visitor experience, praised for its fascinating and reflective nature on health and the human body.
Overview of the Experience

Body Worlds Amsterdam & 1-Hour Canal Cruise offers an educational twist to a typical Amsterdam trip.
This unique package showcases the real human bodies exhibit of Body Worlds: The Happiness Project, providing a fascinating insight into the inner workings of the human body. Visitors can explore the display of anatomical specimens and learn about the intricate biological systems.
The experience is complemented by a relaxing 1-hour canal cruise, allowing guests to soak in the iconic sights of Amsterdam from a different perspective.
With a fast-track entrance and audio guide, this combined tour is an engaging and informative way to spend a day in the city.
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Exploring Body Worlds: The Happiness Project
Visitors to Body Worlds: The Happiness Project are treated to a thought-provoking exploration of the human body.
The exhibition features over 200 real preserved human specimens, including whole-body plastinates, organs, and translucent body slices. Guests can examine the intricacies of the human form, from the skeletal structure to the nervous system.
The displays provide a unique learning experience, highlighting the beauty and complexity of anatomy while encouraging visitors to appreciate the value of maintaining good health and happiness.
The educational twist sets this exhibition apart, offering a captivating and insightful look into the wonders of the human body.
Cruising Along Amsterdam’s Iconic Canals

What better way to complement an eye-opening exploration of the human body at Body Worlds than by embarking on a serene canal cruise through Amsterdam’s iconic waterways?
Included in the package, the 1-hour cruise allows visitors to sit back and admire the city’s charming canals, 17th-century architecture, and bridges.
With an audio guide available in multiple languages, the cruise provides an informative and relaxing experience.
Guests can easily transition from the fascinating Body Worlds exhibition to this quintessential Amsterdam activity, creating a well-rounded and memorable educational outing in the heart of the Dutch capital.
Visitor Reactions and Feedback

As highlighted by the overall 4.6-star rating based on 19 reviews, visitors to Body Worlds Amsterdam generally express fascination with the exhibition’s educational insights into the human body.
Many reviewers emphasize the learning experience, praising the fascinating facts and perspectives on anatomy. While some had expected more cadavers, most appreciated the unique opportunity to see real preserved specimens.
The canal cruise also received positive feedback, with reviewers enjoying the scenic views and audio guide.
Questions About Your Stay
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How Are the Human Specimens Preserved for the Exhibit?
The human specimens are preserved through a process called plastination, where water and fat are replaced with plastic, allowing the bodies to be displayed without decomposition. This unique preservation method enables the exhibit to showcase the intricacies of the human anatomy.
Is Photography Allowed Inside the Body Worlds Exhibit?
Photography is generally allowed inside the Body Worlds exhibit, though visitors should check the specific photography policies before their visit. Some exhibits may have restrictions on flash photography or certain areas. Visitors are encouraged to consult staff for the latest guidelines.
Is the Canal Cruise a Private or Group Experience?
The canal cruise is a group experience. According to the package details, the canal cruise includes an audio guide in several languages, indicating it’s a shared tour rather than a private one.
What Is the Dress Code for the Body Worlds Exhibit?
There is no specified dress code for the Body Worlds exhibit. Visitors can wear casual, comfortable clothing. The focus is on the educational and fascinating exhibits showcasing the complexity of the human body.
Can I Bring My Own Food and Drinks Into the Exhibit?
No, visitors can’t bring their own food and drinks into the Body Worlds exhibit. The venue has a designated café and gift shop where visitors can purchase refreshments and souvenirs during their visit.
Final Verdict On This Stay

Exploring the intricacies of the human body at Body Worlds Amsterdam, followed by a serene canal cruise, makes for an engaging and educational experience. Visitors are captivated by the enlightening insights into anatomy and health, while the picturesque canal views offer a delightful contrast. This unique package provides a well-rounded outing that’s both informative and memorable.
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