That’s the heady question at the center of “Body Worlds: The Anatomy of Happiness,” a new exhibit featuring a curated collection of real human specimens coming to Boston this summer.

Back in 2005, the Franklin Institute broke records — and possibly some taboos — with its first iteration of the “Body Worlds” exhibit. The exhibit, featuring real human specimens ...

Starting Feb. 15, 2025, the Franklin Institute is welcoming back the worldwide phenomenon, BODY WORLDS: Vital exhibit. Spanning 16,000 square feet, the exhibition features an extraordinary ...

“Reclining Woman in the Eighth Month of Pregnancy” is as advertised ... I’ll bring it to the people at the proper time and at the proper place.” As an exhibition, Body Worlds is laid out something ...

Body Worlds features over 150 different specimens, from whole bodies to individual organs, showcasing the intricate workings of the human body. "It's a fantastic exhibit that incorporates human ...