A new exhibit in Calgary lets you see inside the human body.

It's called Dr. Gunther Von Hagens' Body Worlds and the Brain exhibit. It features real people who have donated their bodies as a way to teach about anatomy.

After much planning, the Telus World of Science is set to unveil the Body Worlds and the Brain exhibit featuring more than 200 real human specimens.

"We all have bodies, but unless you study it in great detail and you do dissections and you are in the medical community, you really don't get a good understanding of it," commented Jennifer Martin, Telus World of Science President and CEO.

Created by Dr. Gunther Von Hagens and his wife Dr. Angelina Whalley, the specimens have all been plastinated to preserve individual tissues and organs.

The exhibit showcases not only healthy bodies, but the long-term impact of diseases and the mechanics of artificial supports, and all specimens have been donated by people specifically for the displays.

"There are a number of copycat exhibits touring the world and unfortunately they have different ethics," said Dr. Whalley.

But the exhibit is not without controversy with some individuals and religious groups openly voicing their concerns.

Catholic Bishop Fred Henry has addressed the exhibit in his online blog saying:

"We have crossed the line from education into the realm of entertainment, questionable art, and commercial showcases."

Martin says some people have contacted the Telus World of Science officials directly to complain.

"It is a very personal decision for people to make but we hope to provide people with as much advanced information to make that on their own and nine times out 10, I see people will come and thoroughly enjoy it," added Martin.

Dr. Whalley says despite the criticism she stands behind her creation and encourages those who are unsure to see it for themselves.

"Body Worlds is the kind of exhibit that you can really only judge by seeing it for yourself and most of the criticism is coming from those who don't see the exhibit," commented Dr. Whalley.

A number of school groups in Calgary are planning to visit the exhibit including three high schools in the Catholic system.

The exhibit starts Friday and runs until the end of August.

You can get tickets online through the Telus World of Science.