International Museum of Surgical Science, Chicago

Name: International Museum of Surgical Science
Address: 1524 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, 60610-6684, United States
Telephone: +1 312-642-6502

#173 among attractions in Chicago

Museum, Science museum, Specialty museum

International Museum of Surgical Science

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International Museum of Surgical Science, Chicago

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The International Museum of Surgical Science is a museum located in the Gold Coast neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. It is operated by The International College of Surgeons and features exhibits dealing with various aspects of Eastern and Western medicine. It was founded by Dr. Max Thorek in 1954. The museum's exhibits are displayed by theme or surgical discipline. Displays include photographs, paintings and drawings, sculpture, medical equipment, skeletons, medical specimens and historic artifacts. The library contains more than 5,000 rare medical texts. ()

Established: 1954 (70 years ago)Coordinates: 41°54'37"N, 87°37'36"W

Address

1524 N Lake Shore DrDowntown (Near North Side)Chicago 60610-6684 United States

Contact

+1 312-642-6502

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Day trips

International Museum of Surgical Science – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Chicago History Museum, Oak Street, First Saint Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Ulysses S. Grant Monument.

~1420 ftNW
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41°54'47"N • 87°37'24"W
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is International Museum of Surgical Science open?

International Museum of Surgical Science is open:

Monday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Friday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to International Museum of Surgical Science?

Nearby attractions include Madlener House, Chicago (4 min walk), James Charnley House, Chicago (5 min walk), Astor Street District, Chicago (7 min walk), Abraham Lincoln: The Man, Chicago (7 min walk).

How to get to International Museum of Surgical Science by public transport?

The nearest stations to International Museum of Surgical Science:

Bus

Lake Shore Drive & North Ave SB • Lines: 151 (2 min walk)

Metro

Clark/Division • Lines: Red (13 min walk)
Sedgwick • Lines: Brown, Purple (16 min walk)