At the Corpus Museum
Remember this post I wrote last year about Corpus, the human body museum recently opened in the Netherlands? I actually got a chance to check it out!
To get to the museum, you have to hop on a train to Leiden from Amsterdam Centraal which takes about 20 minutes. From there you can walk along Leiden University to Corpus, which takes another 25 minutes but is pleasant if the weather is nice, or take bus 57 to the Snellius stop. The museum comes out of nowhere and is quite striking against the sky.
Inside, you are put into small tour groups and given headsets that lead you on a journey through the man/building with stops to learn about various parts of the body as you pass them. There are special effects, 3-D movies and interactive displays. It is extremely popular, especially with school groups, so advance reservations are a must. While I don’t think Corpus is a can’t miss attraction in Holland, it is a fun place to spend a few hours on a day trip outside of Amsterdam.
Thanks for the info Alena. You know, your blog is the only place online which properly covers the best way to get to Corpus using public transport from Amsterdam Central. Could not find that info anywhere else. We are going in December, can’t wait
Cheers.
alena Reply:
November 6th, 2009 at 2:11 pm
Thanks Mazen…that’s why I posted it! I had a hell of a time figuring out how to get there when I went! I started jumping up and down when I saw that big head in the distance and I knew I’d found it. Have a great time in Amsterdam too…it’s such a beautiful place.
Comment by Mazen — November 6, 2009 @ 1:07 pm