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 * Hello and Welcome to the Virtual Field Trip for the "Body Worlds 2" exhibit hosted at the Franklin Institute!**

Since 1825, the Franklin Institute has been the home to many exhibits focusing on a broad variety of educational topics. It is a wonderful place for students go and learn many things about the world we live in. During the winter months of 2009 and spring months of 2010, the Franklin Institute will display the “Body Worlds 2 & The Brain” exhibit created by Dr. Gunther von Hagens. Using a revolutionary technology, Dr. Hagens shows us an intriguing and awe inspiring look at the human body. The “Body Worlds 2 & The Brain” is a continuation of the original “Body Worlds” exhibit first displayed in Tokyo in 1995. Since then, millions of people have visited this wondrous exhibit to see and incredible look inside the human body. His exhibits include a look into many of the organs we have, a close look at many of the human systems that make our body work, and even a look at what our bodies would look like if we didn’t have skin! This is all thanks to a revolutionary technology called Plastination. Plastination is a newer technology invented by Dr. Hagens in the 1970’s. By using Plastination, bodies are dissected and permanently preserved for the world to see. To Plastinate a body, doctors must first preserve a body. Bodies that were donated to science are brought in soon after death. To stop the decaying process, the bodies are typically dipped into a formaldehyde solution. Next, the bodies are dissected to display certain organs Dr. Hagens wishes to exhibit. After that, the bodies and organs are prepared by chemicals and are dipped into plastic resign. The body and organs soak up the resign for some time and are eventually left to harden. This completes the Plastination process and allows millions to see the incredible exhibits of Dr. Hagens.

Click Here to go to the Body Worlds Website hosted at the Franklin Institute Click Here for some Frequently Asked Questions about the Body Worlds Exhibit

**If you would actually like to visit the Body Worlds Exhibit at the Franklin Institute... Now is your Chance!** The Exhibit has been extended through April 18th, 2010. For more information, please visit the Franklin Institue Website

9:30AM - 9:00PM Daily //Final entry at 7:30PM.//
 * Franklin Institute Hours**

Adults: $27.00 Children: $19.80 (ages 4-11) Military, Student with ID, Senior (62+): $24.75 Daytime pricing includes admission to //BODY WORLDS 2// AND general admission to The Franklin Institute.
 * Daytime Pricing**

//For 5:00PM tickets or later. Final entry at 7:30PM.// Adults: $18.00 Children: $13.75 (ages 4-11) Military, Student with ID, Senior (62+): $16.75 Admission to //BODY WORLDS 2// only. Other Museum areas close at 5:00PM.
 * Evening Pricing**