After captivating over 56 million visitors across 170 cities worldwide, the world’s most successful travelling exhibition is making its long-awaited debut in our city. BODY WORLDS: The Anatomy of Happiness is officially coming to Brisbane, and tickets are on sale right now. This exhibition is a deeply moving, mind-expanding journey into the inner workings of the human body, brought to life through real human specimens, pioneering science, and jaw-dropping visuals. Get your tickets today to lock in your spot.
If you’ve ever wondered what really goes on under your skin—how we breathe, move, think, feel, or even love—BODY WORLDS is here to show you. Created by Dr. Gunther von Hagens and Dr. Angelina Whalley, this world-famous exhibition uses a revolutionary technique called plastination to preserve real human bodies in stunning detail. The result? A powerful, up-close look at the beauty, fragility, and complexity of the human form—posed mid-jump, mid-dance, mid-thought. It’s science, art, and emotion all rolled into one unforgettable experience.
You’ll see full-body plastinates in dynamic poses that reveal muscles, organs, tendons and more; transparent body slices that show how everything fits together; the interactive Anatomical mirror which overlays your organs onto your reflection; and dedicated areas on brain and heart health, movement, foetal development, and much more. Plus, this edition of the BODY WORLDS exhibition includes a special focus on how happiness and other emotions physically shape us.
BODY WORLDS is the kind of experience that lingers with you. It’s one thing to know that our lifestyles have an impact on our bodies. It’s another to see it, up close, in real human bodies. You’ll leave with a newfound appreciation for your body’s power, complexity, and resilience—and maybe even a renewed motivation to look after it. Whether you’re into science, fascinated by the human form, or just want an experience that’s totally unlike anything else, this exhibition hits different. Get your tickets today to lock in your visit.
Note: Every specimen on display was donated for scientific and educational purposes through an established donation programme run by Dr. von Hagens’ Institute for Plastination. To date, over 23,000 donors around the world have completed this powerful and generous act, bringing this exhibition to life.
