Amsterdam: Body Worlds Exhibition and Canal Cruise
De Negen Straatjes, Amsterdam
Explore the mysteries of the human body with your admission ticket to Body Worlds Amsterdam, and see the permanent exhibition, The Happiness Project. Afterwards you’ll enjoy a 1-hour cruise.
Discover the Body Worlds: The Happiness Project exhibition and enjoy a 1-hour canal cruise in Amsterdam, perfect for adults and children interested in human anatomy and city sights.
Highlights
- Learn how happiness influences the human body
- See over 200 authentic anatomical specimens
- Enjoy a 1-hour cruise along Amsterdam's UNESCO canal belt
- Access a GPS audio guide in 19 languages during the canal cruise
- Get a view of Dam Square from the top floor of Ripley's Believe It or Not
Description
Explore the influence of happiness on health at Amsterdam’s Body Worlds: The Happiness Project, an exhibition by Dr. Gunther von Hagens featuring more than 200 real human anatomical specimens. The displays reveal the complexity, resilience, and vulnerability of the human body through interactive exhibits suitable for adults and children.
Over 40 million visitors worldwide have experienced Body Worlds, which examines scientifically how happiness affects both body and soul. After the exhibition, enjoy an hour-long cruise through Amsterdam’s UNESCO-listed canal district, passing historic sights such as elegant merchant houses from the Dutch Golden Age, distinctive gables, beautiful churches, and the iconic Magere Brug (Skinny Bridge).
The canal cruise includes recorded audio commentary available in 16 languages. Boats depart frequently throughout the day, seven days a week.
Holiday Opening Hours for Body Worlds
- December 24, 25, 26 (Christmas): Normal opening hours
- December 31 (New Year's Eve): 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (last admission 4:00 PM)
- January 1 (New Year's Day): 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM (last admission 7:00 PM)
Booking and Departure Information
This ticket includes admission to the Body Worlds exhibition and a 1-hour canal cruise. To secure a specific cruise time, book in advance at Tours & Tickets shops, such as locations at Damrak 26 and Paulus Potterstraat 3B.
Canal cruise departure points (Lovers Boats):
- Prins Hendrikkade 20B (opposite Amsterdam Central Station)
- Leliegracht 51 (near Anne Frank House, Westerdok)
- Leidsekade 97 (Leidseplein)
- Stadhouderskade 511 (Europakade, Rijksmuseum)
Includes
- Admission ticket to Body Worlds exhibition
- 1-hour canal cruise
Excludes
- Audio guide at Body Worlds exhibition
Important Information
- Children aged 3 and under enter free without a seat
- Child tickets for the canal cruise apply to ages 4-13
- Child tickets for Body Worlds apply to ages 6-17; children under 6 enter free
- Booked time slot applies to Body Worlds Museum entry
- Only identifiable service dogs are allowed on the boat
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
For the best experience, bring comfortable walking shoes, dress for the weather, and book your canal cruise time in advance to ensure availability.
