Body Works 2 is the latest exhibit at the Ontario Science Centre that displays real body parts and preserved through a medical process called plastination. These bodies often have their skin ripped and pulled open to reveal the interal organs and how they connect and relate to each other. These bodies are also displayed in abstract poses depicting a wide range of athletes— figure skaters, pole vaulters, alpine skiier, just to name a few.

I have no photos to show you from the exhibit, since cameras were not allowed to be used. You don’t know how disappointed was I was at that. But then again, they are real bodies, and now that I think about it, it might not be such a good idea.

As it is late, I won’t bother to go to the details, but I do suggest reading a bravo review from good fellow Planning big brother and friend, Felix. For some weird reason, even though I don’t talk or hang out with him too much, I find myself attending the same kind of events and activities. Haha.

We also ventured around the other exhibits at the Science Centre. Although I keep hearing that not much as changed, I really didn’t recall many of the exhibits. The only thing that really stuck out of my mind was that static ball that makes your hair stick up, and the “mouse trap” like contraption at the Sports section.

In a Planning aside statement, I have to say that I hate the location of the Science Centre. It’s in probably the most transit-infriendly and tourist-infriendly area, at least put it on the transit line for crying out loud. The car lanes at Don Mills and Eglinton totally resembles Hurontario Street in Mississauga. 8 to 9 lanes surrounded by dispersed office towers. Yuck.

Well, at least Square One has a transit terminal.

But back to Body Worlds. If you don’t have a weak stomach, I totally suggest you to check out Body Worlds. The exhibit ends February 26.

Random Thoughts and Rants…: Body World 2 @ Ontario Science Centre - [blogspot.com]
Ontario Science Centre: BODY WORLDS 2 - [ontariosciencecentre.ca]