A UNIQUE LOOKInto Our

“MARVELOUSMACHINE”

Seen by nearly 41 million

people worldwide and NOW OPEN

in the Bank of America Gallery at

Union Station Kansas City.

AN INSPIRING JOURNEY INTO OUR HUMAN BODYWhat You’ll See. What You’ll

Learn. How It’s Done. (Pages 2 & 3)

PLANNING YOUR VISITFamily and Educator Guides.

Audio Tours. Purchase Tickets.(Page 4)

LOOK INSIDE >>

First Time in Kansas Cityat Union Station

BODY WORLDS& The Cycle of Life

AMAZING FACTS The Skeletal System• The largest bone is the pelvis or hip bone. It actually consists of six

bones joined firmly together.• The smallest bone is the stirrup inside the ear. It is hardly larger

than a grain of rice.

The Nervous System• The brain uses about 20% of the energy, although it only makes

up about 2% of our body weight.• It is estimated there are between 100 billion to 1 trillion nerve

cells in the brain. The Muscular System• There are about 60 muscles in the face. Smiling is easier than

frowning. It takes 20 muscles to smile and over 40 to frown.• The smallest muscle in the body is the stapedius, deep in the

inner ear. It is only 5 mm long and thinner than a cotton thread. It is involved in sound recognition.

The Circulatory System• The heart beats around 3 billion times in an average person’s life.• About 2 million blood cells die in the human body every second,

and the same number are formed each second. The Respiratory System• The highest recorded “sneeze speed” is 102 miles per hour.• The surface area of the lungs is roughly the same size as one side

of a tennis court.

AN INTRODUCTION

BODY WORLDS & The Cycle of Life—a remarkable educational exhibition from physician and pioneering anatomist Dr. Gunther von Hagens—invites you to consider the form, function and beauty of the human body through all stages of life.

As part of the internationally-renowned BODY WORLDS teaching collection—seen by nearly 41 million people across 4 continents—The Cycle of Life showcases the wonders of human development, demonstrates the complexity of our physical self and resilience and vulnerability of our bodies in distress, disease and good health. Visitors will marvel at the life processes that are captured in the exhibition and will leave with a new appreciation for the power we have to keep our bodies healthy throughout our life span.

This powerful lesson on the form, function, intricacy and beauty of the human body includes:• An in-depth look at all body systems • Insights into the effects of aging and

disease on these systems • Understanding the impact of healthy

lifestyle choices• And so much more . . .

MARVEL at the

HUMAN BODY

WHAT THE PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY SAYS...

Join the dialogue#BodyWorldsKC

“The opportunity to view the details of human anatomy in action is one that should not be missed. BODY WORLDS helps us to personally encounter and reflect on our own bodies and how we must pay attention to and care for them.”

Dr. Barth Wright - Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences – Department of Anatomy

“People are preoccupied with their bodies but they don’t know how they function. BODY WORLDS will give them access to the many miracles of the human body and help them understand their physical selves.”

Dr. Stanley G. Korenman, MD. UCLA Medical Center

PLAN YOUR VISIT: UNIONSTATION.ORG

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PLASTINATION – WHAT IT IS & HOW IT’S DONE• Plastination was invented by Dr. Gunther von Hagens in 1977 at the University of Heidelberg,

Germany and has continuously been developed since.• Plastination is a technique that stops the decomposition of a deceased body and produces

solid, odorless and durable anatomical specimens for scientific, medical and public instruction without the use of glass barriers or formaldehyde.

• A whole-body plastinate requires approximately 1,500 working hours to complete.

You will examine over 100 individual plastinated specimens specifically curated for the exhibition, including 15 full-body plastinates made available thru a unique body donation program that ensures verified intent of living donor prior to death. For the complete illustration of the plastination process, visit UnionStation.org/CycleofLife

from BEGINNING to ENDFASCINATING & COMPELLING INFORMATION

Within the multiple exhibition galleries, topics include:

WHAT VISITORS ARE SAYING...“ The glory of God is found in the human fully alive. The human

body is essential to our humanity – to our personhood – and any growth in the

understanding and knowledge of our human body leads to a greater appreciation of our

dignity as human persons.”

Father Richard Benson, C.M., Ph.D. – St. John’s Seminary, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles

“I wasn’t sure how I’d feel about the real human specimens. I was a little hesitant. But now, I can’t waitto tell my friends how important this exhibit is and how respectfully it’s been presented.” Carrie - Lenexa, KS

“Made me really think about my diet and how I treat my body. This visit will stick with me for a long time.” Jay - KC, MO

“You’re never too old to start doing good things for your body.” Lori - Overland Park, KS

It Starts With a Single Cell• The cycle of life beginsFit As a Fiddle• Strength, stamina & flexibility – a system of muscles & bonesThe Brain• A lifetime of learning and a period of declineThe Artists Gaze• Sights & visions of artists Claude Monet & Edgar DegasSmoke Signals • Chew it, smoke it or sniff it, tobacco is a thiefThe Constricted Heart• Coronary disease and how to prevent itYou Are What You Eat• The digestive process, obesity and healthy choicesCentennial Village• A study of the longest living populations on earthWhen The Heart Won’t Go On• Death as a processAnd many more, purchase tickets today!

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MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR VISIT

Add An Audio Tour Enhance your visit even further with an optional Audio Guide. Audio Wands can be rented for $4 each at the Exhibition Lobby. This option allows you to listen to specific information tied to over 40 specific elements within the exhibition. Control your own pace and replay sections. English and Spanish versions available.

Family GuideIn this specially-developed FAMILY GUIDE, you will find a complete Overview, Q&A with Kids, Explanation of Plastination, Highlights from each Exhibition Gallery and Post-Visit Activities and Discussion Questions.

Student Guide Planning to bring a group of students? This engaging and informational STUDENT GUIDE includes an Interview with Dr. von Hagens, Overview of the Exhibition, Q&A, Plastination Process, Gallery Highlights and Cool Facts.

ENRICH your

EXPERIENCE

Download the Student & Family Guides today at UnionStation.org/CycleofLife

EXTEND YOUR JOURNEY INTO HUMAN HEALTH with a visit to Science City Your internationally-awarded Science Center delivers amazing content on a variety of topics. One of the newest hands-on exhibit areas focuses on Human Health — Genetics: Unlock The Code. This stunning space allows you to discover the science and wonder behind the human genome. Save over 30% on your Science City ticket when purchased along with BODY WORLDS.

Purchase a BODY WORLDS & The Cycle of Life ticket and add a Science City visit at a reduced rate.

General Admission - $8.00* Groups (15+) - $5.00*

MAKE A DAY OF IT AT KANSAS CITY’S SCIENCE CENTER, SCIENCE CITY

Tickets are on sale now. Purchase today at UnionStation.org/CycleofLife or in person at the Union Station Box Office.

VIP Voucher: $24.95*General Admission:• Adult (Age 13+) $21.95*• Child (Age 3-12) $16.95*Union Station Member: $14.00*Groups (15+): $15.95* *Excludes Taxes and Fees

TICKETS:Exhibition Open Daily (visit website for hours)

Avoid the line and purchase tickets on your mobile device at

UnionStation.org/CycleofLife

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*Excludes Taxes and Fees

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