Educator Information
BODY WORLDS Vital provides students a chance to study the human body like never before. Learn about human anatomy, disease and health, and discover the contrast between healthy bodies and those in medical distress. This is one field trip your students will never forget!
To make a reservation or for more information on BODY WORLDS Vital, email groupvisits@scmuseum.org. Please include the following information in your email:
- Group Name
- Address, City, State, Zip
- Phone number
- Leader Teacher/ Group Coordinator Name
- Grade Levels
- Number of Students/Teachers/ Adults
- Date Request ( Please select 3 dates)
- Email address
- Lunch plans
Entry
Entry into the exhibit will be limited to no more than 50 participants per 15 minutes. Remaining group participants will queue at the entrance until the next 15 minute interval (i.e. 10:00 am, 10:15, 10:30, 10:45, 11:00, etc.).
Tours
All tours are self-guided.
Please allow 1 - 1 ½ hours to fully experience the exhibit.
Individual audio tours are available for $5/ handset.
Lunch
Lunch space is available between 10:30 am – 1:00pm with advance reservation. Times will be assigned based on your program schedule.
Each group will be allotted 30 minutes in the lunch area. 
Box lunch order form.
Nametags & Group Identification
All groups should be clearly identifiable (name tags, school colors, or matching t-shirts). A $7 fee will be charged if the museum has to supply nametags for your group.
For additional group visit information, please click here.
Important information before you visit:
- Download and review the Educator Guide below, and complete the student permission slip for BODY WORLDS Vital before you visit.
- The exhibition is recommended for school children grades 5 and up, and those under the age of 17 should be accompanied by a responsible adult, parent, guardian or school chaperone.
- Body specimens inside are without skin so you can see bones, muscles, tendons, nerves, blood vessels and organs. Eyes and genitals of the bodies remain. Written descriptions accompany specimens.
- Non-refundable timed tickets are available every 15 minutes during business hours and the last ticket is sold 60 minutes prior to closing.
- Recommended exploration time is 1 - 2 hours and there is no re-entry.
- Audio tours in English are available for purchase upon arrival.
- Photography, cell phones, and food and drink are prohibited.
Ticket Prices: (Include general admission and BODY WORLDS Vital entry)
- Adults (ages 13-61): $16
- Seniors (ages 62 and over): $13
- Children (ages 3-12): $10
- SC School Groups (includes public, private, charter, college, and virtual School): $5
- Out of State School groups:
(ages13-61): $11
(ages 3-12): $9
General Admission
One chaperone is admitted free for every 10 students. Additional chaperones are $6 each for general admission. Students, teachers, and bus drivers receive free general museum admission.
BODY WORLDS Vital tickets
Students and chaperones are $5 each. Teachers and bus drivers will receive free admission to the exhibit.
Chaperones
One chaperone is required per 10 students.
Download the Educator Guides
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| Educator Guide Grades 5 - 8 |
