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International Museum of Surgical Science

Science museum · Gold Coast ·

International Museum of Surgical Science

Science museum · Gold Coast ·
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Four floors in a 1917 mansion trace surgical history—from iron lungs to medical murals—mixing artifacts and contemporary art. A quirky, fascinating visit often flagged by culture editors and local critics.

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Museum of surgical science: history, artifacts, art, and evolution

history of surgery
medical history
historical building
medical instruments
art gallery
nursing exhibit
trephination skulls
apothecary
Google Rating
4.5 (1.4K)
Yelp Rating
4.0
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1524 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60610 Get directions

Restroom
Family friendly
Contactless accepted
Paid parking garage
Paid street parking
International Museum of Surgical Science by null
International Museum of Surgical Science by Michelle Enemark (Creative Commons Attribution )
International Museum of Surgical Science by Michelle Enemark (Creative Commons Attribution)
International Museum of Surgical Science by Michelle Enemark (Creative Commons Attribution)
International Museum of Surgical Science by Michelle Enemark (Creative Commons Attribution)
International Museum of Surgical Science by Michelle Enemark (Creative Commons Attribution)
International Museum of Surgical Science by Michelle Enemark (Creative Commons Attribution)
International Museum of Surgical Science by Michelle Enemark (Creative Commons Attribution)
International Museum of Surgical Science by Michelle Enemark (Creative Commons Attribution)
International Museum of Surgical Science by Michelle Enemark (Creative Commons Attribution)
International Museum of Surgical Science by Michelle Enemark (Creative Commons Attribution)
International Museum of Surgical Science by Michelle Enemark (Creative Commons Attribution)
International Museum of Surgical Science by Michelle Enemark (Creative Commons Attribution)
International Museum of Surgical Science by Michelle Enemark (Creative Commons Attribution)
International Museum of Surgical Science by Michelle Enemark (Creative Commons Attribution)
International Museum of Surgical Science by Michelle Enemark (Creative Commons Attribution)
International Museum of Surgical Science by null
International Museum of Surgical Science by null
International Museum of Surgical Science by null
International Museum of Surgical Science by null
International Museum of Surgical Science by null
International Museum of Surgical Science by null
International Museum of Surgical Science by null
International Museum of Surgical Science by null
International Museum of Surgical Science by null
International Museum of Surgical Science by null
International Museum of Surgical Science by null
International Museum of Surgical Science by null
International Museum of Surgical Science by null
International Museum of Surgical Science by null
International Museum of Surgical Science by null
International Museum of Surgical Science by null
International Museum of Surgical Science by null
International Museum of Surgical Science by null
International Museum of Surgical Science by null
International Museum of Surgical Science by null
International Museum of Surgical Science by null
International Museum of Surgical Science by null
International Museum of Surgical Science by null
International Museum of Surgical Science by null
International Museum of Surgical Science by null
International Museum of Surgical Science by null
International Museum of Surgical Science by null
International Museum of Surgical Science by null
International Museum of Surgical Science by null
International Museum of Surgical Science by null
International Museum of Surgical Science by null
International Museum of Surgical Science by null
International Museum of Surgical Science by null
International Museum of Surgical Science by null
International Museum of Surgical Science by null
International Museum of Surgical Science by null
International Museum of Surgical Science by null
International Museum of Surgical Science by null
International Museum of Surgical Science by null
International Museum of Surgical Science by null
International Museum of Surgical Science by null
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Museum of surgical science: history, artifacts, art, and evolution

history of surgery
medical history
historical building
medical instruments
art gallery
nursing exhibit
trephination skulls
apothecary
Google Rating
4.5 (1.4K)
Yelp Rating
4.0
Placeholder

1524 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60610 Get directions

Restroom
Family friendly
Contactless accepted
Paid parking garage
Paid street parking
International Museum of Surgical Science by null
International Museum of Surgical Science by Michelle Enemark (Creative Commons Attribution )
International Museum of Surgical Science by Michelle Enemark (Creative Commons Attribution)
International Museum of Surgical Science by Michelle Enemark (Creative Commons Attribution)
International Museum of Surgical Science by Michelle Enemark (Creative Commons Attribution)
International Museum of Surgical Science by Michelle Enemark (Creative Commons Attribution)
International Museum of Surgical Science by Michelle Enemark (Creative Commons Attribution)
International Museum of Surgical Science by Michelle Enemark (Creative Commons Attribution)
International Museum of Surgical Science by Michelle Enemark (Creative Commons Attribution)
International Museum of Surgical Science by Michelle Enemark (Creative Commons Attribution)
International Museum of Surgical Science by Michelle Enemark (Creative Commons Attribution)
International Museum of Surgical Science by Michelle Enemark (Creative Commons Attribution)
International Museum of Surgical Science by Michelle Enemark (Creative Commons Attribution)
International Museum of Surgical Science by Michelle Enemark (Creative Commons Attribution)
International Museum of Surgical Science by Michelle Enemark (Creative Commons Attribution)
International Museum of Surgical Science by Michelle Enemark (Creative Commons Attribution)
International Museum of Surgical Science by null
International Museum of Surgical Science by null
International Museum of Surgical Science by null
International Museum of Surgical Science by null
International Museum of Surgical Science by null
International Museum of Surgical Science by null
International Museum of Surgical Science by null
International Museum of Surgical Science by null
International Museum of Surgical Science by null
International Museum of Surgical Science by null
International Museum of Surgical Science by null
International Museum of Surgical Science by null
International Museum of Surgical Science by null
International Museum of Surgical Science by null
International Museum of Surgical Science by null
International Museum of Surgical Science by null
International Museum of Surgical Science by null
International Museum of Surgical Science by null
International Museum of Surgical Science by null
International Museum of Surgical Science by null
International Museum of Surgical Science by null
International Museum of Surgical Science by null
International Museum of Surgical Science by null
International Museum of Surgical Science by null
International Museum of Surgical Science by null
International Museum of Surgical Science by null
International Museum of Surgical Science by null
International Museum of Surgical Science by null
International Museum of Surgical Science by null
International Museum of Surgical Science by null
International Museum of Surgical Science by null
International Museum of Surgical Science by null
International Museum of Surgical Science by null
International Museum of Surgical Science by null
International Museum of Surgical Science by null
International Museum of Surgical Science by null
International Museum of Surgical Science by null
International Museum of Surgical Science by null
International Museum of Surgical Science by null
International Museum of Surgical Science by null
International Museum of Surgical Science by null
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