The Wind in the Bowels is fun and demonstrative exhibition teaches visitors about the structure and functions of a healthy digestive tract, and tells how our bodies get the building materials and fuel that they need from the food we eat.
The Wind in the Bowels exhibition features many different exhibits. Visitors can try on the organ vest or learn about the breakdown of nutrients in a fast-paced game that enables you to break down nutrients by striking them with enzyme balls. They can also take our quiz to test their knowledge of digestion or marvel at the functional surface area of the small intestine – breaking wind has not been forgotten either!
Exhibition’s topics
The purpose of the exhibition is to demonstrate the amazing functions of those parts of our bodies that are often forgotten. Some of the exhibition’s topics, such as intestinal bacteria, are currently the subject of extensive research. The latest research information has been utilised in planning this exhibition, and the contents will be further updated as new research results become available.
This exhibition is opened as part of Heureka’s main exhibition and has been designed in co-operation with the Finnish Medical Society Duodecim in honour of its 130th jubilee year in 2011.
In cooperation
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Autumn Science Camps 2024
Tiedeleirit
During the autumn holiday week 42 (October 14–18, 2024) our popular science camps will be organized again at Heureka! Tickets go on sale on September 16. at 10 o'clock. Note, that the camps are organized in Finnish.
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H18: Halloween 1.11.2024
On Friday 1.11.2024 from 19–24 we're organising the traditional H18: Halloween for adults only.
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Children's Halloween 2.11.2024
We're celebrating Children's Halloween on Saturday 2.11.2024 from 10 am to 6 pm. During the day we're organising a silent disco, spooky workshops and costume parades, where you get to present your own Halloween costume - and much more!
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Heureka's tips for autumn
Get color for autumn from Heureka! See our opening hours, admission ticket prices, arrival instructions, lunch of the day, our exhibitions and future events!
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The Planetarium is closed
We will open a fully renovated and state-of-the-art Planetarium in late 2025.
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Rats are on break
The rat feeding shows and the basketball shows will be on hiatus for an estimated 2-3 months.
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Thursday evening ticket for 10 €
Heureka offers admission tickets for 10 euros on Thursdays from 15.00 to 20.00 for both adults and children and young people aged 5-17. Children under the age of 5 can enter Heureka free of charge with a guardian. Thursday evening ticket prices are not valid 17.10., 5.12. and 26.12.
