Corpus (museum)

CORPUS is an interactive museum and visitor attraction focused on the human body, located near Leiden in South Holland, Netherlands. The facility is built around a prominent 55-metre tower and a guided exhibition route that leads visitors through anatomical and physiological displays.

The main attraction is a one-hour experiential walkthrough that presents organ systems, bodily functions and health topics with interactive exhibits and audiovisual elements. The layout is designed for family groups, school visits and general audiences interested in medical and biological education.

The attraction opened in the 21st century as a purpose-built educational site combining museum interpretation with immersive design. It was developed to present scientific and health information in a visitor-friendly format and has since operated as a public educational venue.

The museum sits beside the A44 motorway corridor near Leiden, between Leiden and the Hague, in the municipality of Oegstgeest/Leiden area. It is accessed by car and regional public transport serving the Leiden region.

• Visit duration and tower: The building is a landmark due to its 55-metre exhibition tower and a guided route through the displays that typically takes about one hour to complete.
• Audience and focus: Located near Leiden in South Holland, it is aimed at family and school visits and focuses on experiential learning about human anatomy and health.

What to See #

• Exhibition tower: A 55-metre tower housing the vertical exhibition route that visitors follow during the experience; the route is designed as a one-hour guided walkthrough illustrating human anatomy and physiology.
• Interactive body experience: The circular or linear interpretive route inside the building that presents interactive displays on the human body and health, intended as an educational experience for families and school groups.