Have you ever wished you could shrink down and take a tour through the inside of a human body à la the kids in The Magic School Bus? While, unfortunately, there are currently no real-life means of such size alteration that we’re aware of, at the CORPUS museum in Oegstgeest, Netherlands, you can come pretty close.
The museum takes visitors on a journey through the human body from an inside perspective—that is, the building itself is shaped like a body.
Along the way, you’ll learn about how different organs and systems work to keep our bodies alive and functioning. What do red blood cells do? How exactly do lungs breathe? What happens when we get injured? All of these questions and more are answered as you move through each exhibit and take part in interactive games and activities. The museum even has a 5D theater as the “heart” of the body.
While CORPUS is designed for visitors of all ages to enjoy, we find it to be an especially enjoyable experience for children ages 6+. Packages are available for group outings including school field trips, and special presentations are held in the entrance hall every month as part of an initiative called CORPUS Kid’s Academy.
Tickets can be purchased here. We recommend booking in advance!