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For nearly a decade now, the REAL BODIES exhibit at Horseshoe Las Vegas has fascinated visitors with preserved human bodies and anatomical specimens. The Las Vegas Strip attraction, one of many unique experiences curated by Imagine Exhibitions, celebrates its eighth birthday this year. This August, coincidentally the eighth month of the year (in 2024, the digits of which also add up to eight!) make a trip to REAL BODIES to take in its eerie yet educational, one-of-a-kind exhibit. In honor of the attraction’s eighth anniversary, here are eight things to know:

The Galleries

Kick off your tour of REAL BODIES beside a simple pinewood coffin and the first full body specimen of the exhibit, which ultimately boasts the most detailed dissections and highest quality specimens of any human bodies exhibition. Venture through the “Anatomist’s study” to learn about the long and storied history of the preservation of human remains, before embarking on an educational and stunningly visual journey about the respiratory, digestive, nervous and circulatory systems, an exhibit on muscles and how they help us move exemplified by bodies in motion and another on the miracle of medicine. Learn about psychology in addition to physiology through collections like “What Becomes of Us,” “Love,” and “Beginnings.”

Where Science...

Emotional displays allow visitors of REAL BODIES to understand anatomy in a new and edifying light, from the sight of diseased organs to the reproductive system to shining imitations of the arteries, capillaries and veins that keep us alive. Browse over 20 preserved human bodies and more than 200 anatomical specimens for a deeper and more comprehensive understanding of how our anatomical system works than you are likely to find in a classroom.

...Meets Art

It’s obvious from the moment you step into REAL BODIES that it’s as much a visual attraction as it is an educational one. The bodies themselves glow under lights, their muscles, skeletons and anatomical systems carefully preserved and on display. The entire experience illuminates not just the bodies of others, but strengthens your understanding of your own body, mind and soul. Art installations, including some by Las Vegas residents, include moving sculptures, a wall of bones and a catacomb-style environment.

The Process of Preservation

REAL BODIES doesn’t just teach visitors about the achievement of human preservation, but exemplifies it. A talented team at REAL BODIES has used polymer preservation to preserve the exhibit’s specimens — using liquid silicone rubber to prevent decay. The so-called plastination process starts with dissection and dehydration, and ends with the hardening of the silicone polymer to present the specimen for study.

Say 'I Do' at Real Bodies

Las Vegas is a well-known destination for elopements, and REAL BODIES is poised to contribute. If you’re looking for an eccentric, unique and distinctly Las Vegas way to get married, look no further than the “What Becomes of Us” gallery at REAL BODIES. The latter is focused on where we will go when we die, what we leave behind and what follows life.

Events, etc.

Weddings aren’t the only event that can take place at REAL BODIES. It lends itself to groups, who can obtain discounts with a party of 10 or more, and field trips, with its educational, philosophical and artistic value. The space is also open to private events.

Upgrade Your Experience with a Package

Did you know there are ways to enhance what you take away from the REAL BODIES exhibit? Keep it simple with an educational or souvenir package, or go big with something like the virtual reality package. This experience takes all that the attraction already has to offer and combines it with impressive technology. Or, for the romantics, purchase the “Love Room Package” to seal a love lock on the Heart Wall.

Pricing and Other Logistics

REAL BODIES is open daily from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., with entry allowed until 6:30 p.m. Children ages 3 and under can enter for free, while those ages 4 to 12 can go for just $23. All those older can purchase tickets starting at $31, although discounted prices are available online.

For more information or to purchase tickets, head to realbodiesvegas.com