BODY WORLDS Amsterdam — Attraction in Amsterdam

The exhibition itself is very interesting and well put together, but the museum is lacking in the organizational aspect. We visited it on Sunday at noon, there was a huge queue outside the entrance and only one out of 2 cash registers were open. There young lady that ran the open register was extremely slow, seemed confused and just kept fumbling around. She had no change, couldn't print a receipt and took more than 5 minutes per person. There was another lady who just stood there pretending to work and another guy that only scanned some barcodes. They were completely oblivious to the huge queue. It was a scene out of a comedy film.

Eventually, we got in after waiting 20 minutes with just 2 people in front of us. Unfortunately, this museum allows parents to bring toddlers so we had an awful experience of 2 babies screaming their lungs out during our visit. I can't understand why you would bring a toddler here. They don't get to learn or experience the exhibition and just bother everyone else. The parents didn't get to enjoy the museum also, all they did was try to calm their baby.

The body scan projection on one of the floors was out of order, one of the blood pressure devices was also unusable due to the velcro being ripped off and the young lady from the entrance kept cleaning the glass windows in front of visitors. There are also no enforced rules regarding quietness so everyone was talking loudly, making silly jokes or just having casual conversations about what they had for lunch. Definitely something you would not be allowed to do in any other museum, people didn't even bother whispering.

Last but not least, the body scanning devices at the end were very unsanitary. The staff did not disinfect the scanner surface after each person and you had to use them barefoot, which meant you would step on them after god knows how many other people. I did not want to risk getting a fungus or bacteria on my feet, so completely skipped this part.

In conclusion, I do not think the 25 EUR entrance fee is worth it. Maybe if you visit it when there are no people, but definitely not during a...

100 stars 💫

Well, where do I start?

Most importantly, the staff were extremely helpful (and good looking).

To be fair I have to give just a small special mention to Bodyworks best staff member, Pien. After receiving the results of my health tests, Pien went out of her way to help me. As a person who suffers greatly from dyslexia, being unable to read, write or form sentences correctly can sometimes be embarrassing to say the least. But after explaining my condition to Pien, her understanding and caring nature was really appreciated. I'm going to go out on a limb now in saying that Pien is the most overworked and underpaid staff member in all of Bodyworks (and all of Amsterdam). When I heard that she was only getting paid €100 an hour for the absolute toil, slog and graft she puts into her work, my jaw almost hit the floor in shock. Even though the results of the test didn't go in my favour (type 2 diabetes), I took great refuge in Piens reassurance that it's not about how big you are, it's about how big your heart is 🥰

Another thing. The older balder gentleman (the auld baldy lad) who likes gardening, was also very friendly and helpful. His charisma and charm were out of this world. I thought at first he must be Irish!

Overall, I was blown away by the experience.. in the lobby at the ticket desk. And would highly recommend it to anyone. The actual tour itself; I couldn't tell you a thing about it. I think it's about bones...

Hold on to your hats, folks, because you’ll take a wild ride through the world of Body Worlds Amsterdam! This exhibition is not your typical boring, stuffy museum experience - it's a full-on adventure through the human body that will leave you both amazed and educated.

One of the coolest things about Body Worlds Amsterdam is that it features real human bodies that have been preserved using a process called plastination. That means you'll get to see the human anatomy up close and personal, from the inside out. It's like a biology class on steroids!

But don't worry, you won't be stuck staring at a bunch of dull, lifeless bodies. The specimens are presented in a variety of dynamic poses, from yoga to salsa dancing, that make them seem almost... alive! And the best part is, you can interact with some of the exhibits too. That's right, you can touch a real human heart and feel it beating in your hand. How cool is that?!

But Body Worlds Amsterdam isn't just a fun way to kill time - it's also incredibly informative. There are videos and interactive displays that explain everything from how the heart pumps blood to how the brain processes information. You'll leave feeling like a bonafide anatomy expert!

So if you're looking for a fun, exciting, and educational way to spend your day, look no further than Body Worlds Amsterdam. It's a one-of-a-kind experience that you won't...