Body Worlds, MOSI (Museum of Science and Industry)
Museums, Historical Sites, and ZoosUnited States2-10 Employees
Body Worlds, MOSI (Museum of Science and Industry) operates at the intersection of science education and public engagement, combining a private-body plastination-based exhibit with a large, multi-faceted science center. The Body Worlds portion presents anatomical displays created through plastination, derived from donated bodies intended to educate future generations about health, while MOSI functions as a community-based, nonprofit science center featuring extensive exhibitions and educational resources for the public. The organization is based in the United States and spans a range of facilities and programming that include hands-on learning spaces, large-scale theatres, and immersive exhibitions aimed at broadening understanding of science, technology, and industry. Its target audience includes visitors seeking in-depth anatomical education as well as families and students pursuing STEM learning through interactive experiences. The enterprise situates itself within the museums, historical sites, and zoos sector, leveraging its distinctive plastination exhibits alongside MOSI’s science center offerings to address public interest in health, anatomy, and scientific literacy. A recent context note reflects MOSI’s role as a prominent science hub in its region, highlighted by its status as the largest science center in the southeastern United States and its notable facilities such as an IMAX Dome Theatre and the Children’s Science Center.