Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body at LSC!

Barf, boogers, body odor—blecch! The bodies we walk around in all day can seem really gross. Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body shows us the scientific reasons behind the human smells, sounds, and feelings that are all a part of life.

Learn how bacteria cause stinky body odor. Dodge a snot ball while you explore why we sneeze or have a runny nose. See how gas builds up inside you, causing you to burp! Understand why farts don’t all sound the same, then conquer a climbing wall that’s covered in warts, blemishes, hairs, and other features of human skin.

This exhibition is filled with interactive challenges, games, and larger-than-life models that really make the grossness of daily life a lot of fun! Based on Sylvia Branzei’s popular Grossology book, this experience offers a big dose of gross as well as a ton of fascinating science information. Don’t miss it!

Grossology is included with your admission ticket to LSC.

Visitor info

Location: 3rd Floor

Dates: May 24, 2025 - Sept 1, 2025



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Highlights

  • Climb a human skin wall with warts, hairs, wounds and other objects that act as hand and foot holds.
  • Visit the Vomit center and learn the many reasons humans’ vomit.
  • Stop by the Toot Toot exhibit to create different sounds that replicate the physics of gas.
  • Learn how food is digested as it passes through the gastrointestinal system by watching an X-ray machine.