What is Corpus Leiden?

Corpus Leiden is an interactive museum in which you go, quite literally, on a journey through the human body. You will learn what the human body looks like and how it works in a playful manner, with a walk through the body, fun tests, and great games.

Is Corpus Leiden worth a visit?

Corpus Leiden is well worth a visit. At Corpus Leiden, you will go on a unique journey through the human body. The interactive tour of the human body is beautifully designed. It is informative and educational, especially for children.

What attractions and landmarks are near Corpus Leiden?

Attractions and landmarks near Corpus Leiden include Naturalis, a museum focusing on biodiversity where you will learn all about mankind and nature. Duinrell attraction park in Wassenaar, a theme park set amid fantastic park grounds with sensational roller coasters and a great tropical pool paradise, which is counted among the best in Europe. The Hortus Botanicus is also well worth visiting. The oldest botanical garden in the Netherlands boasts a large collection of plants from around the world.

CORPUS Leiden

The CORPUS in Leiden offers a unique journey through the human body by literally going through a giant building shaped like a human body. The tour and exhibition explains how our bodies work, how the different organs relate to each other and what we can do to keep it healthy.

Discover the human body in a unique way: by going inside the knee and working your way up towards the brains, learning about each part in an exciting and intriguing way
Learn more about the different functions of the human organs and body parts
Don’t forget to make reservations in advance - the exhibition is quite popular

Address:: Willem Einthovenstraat 1
2342BH Oegstgeest
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Travel through the human body! CORPUS is situated in a 35-meter high transparent building with the contours of a human body. This unique museum explains young and old how our bodies function.

Travel through the Human Body

How does the heart work? What do red blood cells do? What happens when you sneeze? In a trip from head to toe you’ll discover the answers to thousands of questions about the human body. CORPUS uses the latest techniques to make you understand how the human body works. Sounds, 5D effects and gigantic replicas create the illusion of traveling through an actual body.

CORPUS from Head to Toe

CORPUS is all about education, healthy living, healthy eating and lots of exercise! Do note that you need to make reservations at least a month ahead.

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Attractions and landmarks near Corpus Leiden include Naturalis, a museum focusing on biodiversity where you will learn all about mankind and nature. Duinrell attraction park in Wassenaar, a theme park set amid fantastic park grounds with sensational roller coasters and a great tropical pool paradise, which is counted among the best in Europe. The Hortus Botanicus is also well worth visiting. The oldest botanical garden in the Netherlands boasts a large collection of plants from around the world.

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