APRIL 7, 2011 -- The Saint Louis Science Center announced it will host the new blockbuster exhibition, Gunther von Hagens' Body Worlds & The Brain, which will open to the public on Friday, June 10 in the EXPLORADOME. For the first time in St. Louis, this new presentation of Body Worlds focuses specifically on the brain and unravels the mystery of the mind and secret world of the brain.

"Body Worlds & The Brain provides the Saint Louis Science Center with a unique opportunity to enrich people's understanding of their bodies, especially their brains," said Philip Needleman, Ph.D., Interim President and CEO for the Science Center. "This exhibition is the perfect backdrop for conversations about the neurological problems that impact more and more families everyday. We're excited to supplement an already amazing exhibition with programming to educate our visitors about the complexities of the brain."

This special presentation offers a broad perspective on the brain that merges anatomy, neuroscience and philosophy and resonates with everyone.

"The brain is an incredible marvel of engineering," said Dr. Gunther von Hagens, inventor of the Plastination process and creator the exhibitions. "I wanted people to recognize what is known about this amazing gem inside our heads and be awed by its possibilities and capacities."

Through its aesthetic and accessible displays, Body Worlds invites contemplation, study and reflection of the power and vulnerability of the human body and the brain.

"We wanted to present this most complex organ in a way that was accessible to the general public and in the most elegant way," said Dr. Angelina Whalley, conceptual planner and creative designer of the exhibitions, which have been seen by more than 32 million people worldwide.

The Science Center plans to supplement the exhibition with expert speakers and special programming, including favorites, like a Body Worlds-focused Family Med School and Artist's Nights, and new presentations involving brain scans and insights into common neurological afflictions, including Alzheimer's, autism, ADHD and depression.

Body Worlds & The Brain first opens on June 10, 2011, and will be open Monday through Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (5 p.m. after Labor Day) and Thursday through Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Final entry into the exhibition is one hour prior to closing.

Admission to BODY WORLDS is $20 for adults, $13 for children 5-18, $17 for students with I.D., and seniors 62+. Children under 5 are free. Member pricing is $15 for adults, $11 for children 5-18, and $13 for seniors 62+ and students with I.D. Tickets will go on sale to Science Center Members on May 2 and to the general public on May 9. Body Worlds & The Brain is a limited engagement. For more information, call 314-289-4424 or visit slsc.org.

Photo courtesy of Saint Louis Science Center.

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