The Denver Museum of Nature & Science unveils "The Hikers,"
a spectacular new addition to the award-winning Expedition
Health. This iconic exhibit was custom-made for our Museum by
the creator of BODY WORLDS, and features two whole-body plastinates
-- one reaching down to help the other climb a rock face. The
Museum is the first in the world to permanently feature two
whole-body plastinates.
"The Hikers" exemplifies the intricacy and beauty of the body in
motion and illustrates how the many complex systems in our bodies
work together to allow us to do amazing things. The striking new
whole-body plastinates allow visitors to see inside the
staggeringly complex and interconnected network of bone, muscles,
tendons, organs, and blood vessels that make up our bodies. Written
descriptions accompany these specimens and highly trained
volunteers facilitate dialog with visitors, answering questions and
providing more in-depth information. This iconic addition is
located in the main gallery of Expedition Health among 20 activity
stations and more than 20 authentic anatomical specimens already on
display.
"The Hikers" exhibit is made possible by a gift from Steve and
Kathy McConahey and their family. Steve McConahey has played an
important role in bringing this exhibit to Denver -- a process that
began six years ago as a dream and has finally become reality. He
sponsored "The Hikers" to honor both the Museum and his family, in
particular his wife, Kathy.
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