
BODY WORLDS: The Anatomy of Happiness
A fascinating human-anatomy exhibition at Docklands in Melbourne, rated 4.8 across more than 180 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
BODY WORLDS: The Anatomy of Happiness sits on Studio Lane at Docklands, on the western edge of Melbourne's CBD. Part of the world-renowned BODY WORLDS exhibition series, it's a genuinely fascinating attraction — displaying real, preserved human anatomical specimens to reveal the workings of the human body, with this edition exploring the science of happiness and wellbeing.
The appeal is that combination of genuinely eye-opening science and an engaging, thought-provoking experience: the remarkable preserved specimens, the insights into how our bodies work and the exploration of health, happiness and wellbeing make for a fascinating, memorable and educational visit. It's a distinctive, world-famous exhibition that draws the curious, students and anyone interested in the human body.
With a 4.8 rating from more than 180 reviews, it's clearly a much-loved exhibition. Opening hours, admission, the exhibition run and ticketing vary — and as a touring exhibition it runs for a limited time — so it's worth checking current details and booking ahead before you go, particularly to confirm it's still showing and the session times, then enjoying the fascinating BODY WORLDS exhibition at Docklands.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 10:00 – 18:00
- TuesdayToday
- 10:00 – 18:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00 – 18:00
- Thursday
- 10:00 – 18:00
- Friday
- 09:00 – 21:00
- Saturday
- 09:00 – 19:00
- Sunday
- 08:30 – 18:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 88
- Popularity
- 69
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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