The 8 Best Brain Models

The Anatomical Chart Company Budget With Arteries is ideal for a high school level class. While it isn't fully labeled, it does show the paths of blood vessels from both the inside and outside, and, at under $100, it won't break the bank.

The Learning Resources Cross Section is made to be kid-friendly. When split open, children will see different parts of the human brain that are clearly labeled and color-coded. It can also be great for doctors who want a visual aid for patients.

The Eisco Labs 1/2 Size is an easy-to-display option that reveals all the important centers without the need to manage a bunch of removable parts. Its small size makes it a good choice for college students with limited desk space.

The Burrell Working Solutions Handy is a fun way to teach children and adults alike. Simply put this glove on and make a fist to help visualize where certain areas of the brain are located. Flip it over and the interior structures are literally in the palm of your hand.

The Learning Resources Human Anatomy consists of 31 pieces, allowing students to get up close and personal with each individual section, from the cerebellum to the temporal lobe. And because it's smaller than many other options, it's easy to store and travel with.

Offering a more complete view of the human head than most of these, the Fame Master 4D includes representations of muscles, bones, and eyes. The brain itself can be removed or observed in context, and is intricately sculpted so that the areas are clear and accurate.

The Walter Products Life Size looks like the real thing and doesn't have all the colors and visual flourishes that many other models do. It breaks down into three parts, allowing you to access the lobes that are hidden in the interior.

The premium-priced Vision Scientific Regional is perfect for an anatomy class. It features four highly-detailed sections that are each labeled with both names and functions. Since its base holds it in the air, it's easy to examine from every angle.