The mission of the Museum is to enrich people's lives by enhancing their appreciation and understanding of the history, art, and advances of surgery.
Since 1954, the International Museum of Surgical Science has provided education on the history and progress of surgery and related medical sciences to hundreds of thousands of visitors. As a not-for-profit division of the International College of Surgeons, the Museum depicts contributions from around the world to the history, development, and advances of surgery and related subjects in health and
medicine. The International College of Surgeons pays tribute to the Taiwan Public Health System in fighting the Covid-19 worldwide pandemic. The Taiwan Public Health System has always been in the vanguard of world health matters. Housed in a historic mansion, the Museum building is a City of Chicago Landmark and is listed in the National Register and Illinois Register of Historic Places. The elegant structure, known as the Eleanor Robinson Countiss House, is patterned after Le Petit Trianon, a French chateau built on the grounds of Versailles for Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. Designed by noted Chicago architect Howard Van Doren Shaw, the building was completed in 1917. Original interior finishes of marble and cut stone; decorative plasterwork, metal fixtures, and hardware; eight fireplaces; and a gilded metal grand staircase are among the features, which have been preserved. The building truly embodies the Gold Coast splendor of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. GENERAL INFORMATION
The Museum is closed on the following holidays: Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day. ADMISSION
Adults - $18.00
Senior Citizens (ages 65+) - $14.00
Students, Educators & Members of the Military (with ID) - $14.00
Children ages 4–13 (Free for ages 3 & under) - $10.00
Children ages 3 and under - FREE
IMSS Members - FREE
No Refunds • No Exchanges • No Re-Entry
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
The Museum is easily accessible by bus or train.
* The CTA bus #151 stops at North Avenue, half a block north of the Museum.
* From the Clark/Division stop of the Red Line elevated train walk east on Division until you reach Lake Shore Drive. Turn north and walk a few blocks to the Museum.
* From the Sedgwick stop of the Brown Line and Purple Line Express elevated train, walk east on North Avenue until you reach Lake Shore Drive. Turn south and walk a block to the Museum. For train and bus schedules call the RTA/CTA at 312-836-7000. PARKING
Ample discounted parking is available in 3 locations within a few minutes’ walk of the Museum. Retrieve a discounted validation voucher/stamp at the Museum box office to present to the parking attendant upon exiting the lot/ramp. PARKING OPTION
Standard Parking Lot - Behind the Chicago History Museum located on Clark and LaSalle Streets, Chicago, IL 60614; entrance on Stockton Drive
Standard Parking Lot - in condominium building at 1445 N. State Parkway, Chicago, IL 60610; entrance on Burton Place. Standard Parking Lot - in condominium building at 1350 N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60610; entrance on E. Banks Street
Operating as usual
🎆2023 is almost here!🎆
We are in the official countdown, with just 2 more days before we march into a new year of adventure in exhibitions and programming experiences to bring to you in 2023.
As the year winds down, will you join us in sharing the museum's magic, with your gift today?
Donate at:
https://donorbox.org/imss
Merry Christmas! 🎄🎄🎄
Hope everyone is having a great holiday.
We will resume our normal hours of operation tomorrow.
Hope to see everyone!
Thanks for those that participated in Eric Spruth’s candle making program!
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Conversation: The Healing Power of Art on Wed, Dec 28. A conversation between Lucas Livingston, MA, Exec. Director of Chicago Hyde Park Village & Eric Spruth MA on how art can combat loneliness
Get tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/conversation-the-healing-power-of-art-tickets-470766353837
Time for the last-minute gifts 🎁🎁🎁
USE Code: HOLIDAY20 and get 20% off your purchase!
*Museum Closures*
Closed: December 22 through December 25; December 31 & January 1
Out of an abundance of caution and for the safety of our guests and staff, the Museum will be closed Thursday, December 22 and Friday, December 23, due to forecasted blizzard conditions and severe cold. The Museum will be closed for the holiday on Saturday, December 24 and Sunday, December 25. The Museum will reopen at 9:30AM on Monday, December 26.
For up-to-date closure information, visit us online at IMSS.org or on social media.
We apologize if this causes any inconvenience. Be safe and well this holiday season!
-IMSS Team
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year everyone! We wish everyone happy holidays. The museum will be closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year Eve, and New Year Day. We happy remain open to serve the community Dec 26~30.
Candle Making and Remembrance workshop tomorrow from 5pm-7pm at The International Museum of Surgical Science! 🕯
Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/workshop-candle-making-remembrance-tickets-470763455167
Holiday SALE is not over. BUY BUY BUY! Check out these unique Jewelry we are featuring this week. Visit our site to check out the full guide.🎁🎁🎁
Code: HOLIDAY20
Workshop on Wed, Dec 21: Candle Making and Remembrance.
Join us for a workshop led by Eric Dean Spruth, MA, ATR on candle making and remembrance.
Get tickets here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/workshop-candle-making-remembrance-tickets-470763455167
Eric Dean Spruth
We are EXTENDING the holiday SALE!!! Buy up your last-minute holiday day gift with some unique IMSS items.
Code: HOLIDAY20
IMSS Gift Guide is available NOW!🎁❤🎁 Happy December, with holidays around the corner check out what unique items you can get to aww your friends and family. For full catalogue visit our website. We are currently running a sale in-store +online.
Code: HOLIDAY20
It's TONIGHT! Come join Dr. Dolan for Heroes & Scoundrels' book talk!
Zoom Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81056982380?pwd=ZEFXV0dUQ2E3QU8xUDdjSW1sczJKQT09
Heroes & Scoundrels Virtual Book Talk with Dr. Dolan is TOMORROW!
FREE event!
Ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/author-talk-dr-moira-dolan-heroes-scoundrels-tickets-450832912377
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Heroes & Scoundrels Book Talk with Dr. Dolan will be a virtual event now!!!
FREE event!
Purchased signed-books can be picked up or mailed out.
Ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/author-talk-dr-moira-dolan-heroes-scoundrels-tickets-450832912377
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Eric Spruth: Art Therapy & tarot: The importance of Symbol; Then Now, and Forevermore. Opening was a Success! 🥳🥳Thanks to everyone that came to enjoy the evening with us!
On view until Feb 12, 2023
Eric Dean Spruth
Nois is performing at IMSS TOMORROW! Come listen to some exciting new melody from this young saxophone quartet.
Ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nois-presents-wired-tickets-420961997667
NoisHunter Bockes Julian Velasco
Celebrating World AIDS Day Dec. 1. TOMORROW, IMSS will be screening Being & Belonging in our exhibitions.
Visual AIDS
Clifford Prince King
Jaewon Kim .1
Mikiki
Davina “Dee” Conner & Karin Hayes
Camila Arce
Jhoel Zempoalteca & La Jerry
Camilo Acosta Huntertexas & Santiago Lemus Santiago Lemuss
FREE with admission.
It's GIVING TUESDAY! Please donate to IMSS so we can continue to help keep exhibiting unique shows, programs, and education! Thank you!❤️❤️❤️
2023 Collection Interns Application ending soon! Learn about our amazing collection & gain some experience! Apply TODAY
Deadline Dec 1, 2022
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For more info visit https://imss.org/collections-internships/
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Today is Dr. Mary Edward Walker's birthday! She was one of America's 1st female physicians, who also served as a surgeon for the Civil War Union army.
Mary was an activist who wore and advocated for shortened dresses and pants called "reform dress." She was physically attacked and arrested for wearing pants in public.
Thanksgiving Holiday Sale! Get 25%OFF at IMSS gift store. In-store & Online. Get your uinque holiday gift & thanks! Code: THANKS25
IMSS is proud to partner with for Day With(out) Art 2022 by presenting BEING & BELONGING, a program of seven new videos centering the emotional reality of living with HIV today.
The program features new work by Clifford Prince King, Jaewon Kim, Mikiki, Davina “Dee” Conner & Karin Hayes, Camila Arce, Jhoel Zempoalteca & La Jerry, and Camilo Acosta Huntertexas & Santiago Lemus.
A day of mourning and action that uses art to respond to the ongoing HIV and AIDS crisis, Day With(out) Art encourages museums, universities, museums, and art institutions to present related programming on or around December 1, World AIDS Day. AIDS is not over!
Screening December 1st at IMSS. FREE with admission.
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Call for 2023 Collection Interns! Apply today!
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For more info visit https://imss.org/collections-internships/
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Happy Thanksgiving! In observance of Thanksgiving, IMSS will be CLOSED Nov 24. 2022.
We will resume regular hours the next day! Check out our gift shop during this sale holiday and get 25% OFF! Code: THANKS25
Get ready to enjoy some electroacoustic music by Nois at IMSS! Named by Chicago Tribune as "Chicago's Top 10 moments in classical music, opera, and jazz that defined 2021"
Ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nois-presents-wired-tickets-420961997667
Hunter Bockes
Art Therapy & tarot: The importance of Symbol; Then Now, and Forevermore
Opening Tomorrow! 6:00PM – 8:00PM FREE!
Eric Dean Spruth
Come listen to Dr. Moira Dolan dive into the history of the Nobel Prize in Medicine!
Talk 7-8PM 🤓🎤
Book Signing 8-9PM📖
Ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/author-talk-dr-moira-dolan-heroes-scoundrels-tickets-450832912377
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Join us this week for the Opening Reception of Art Therapy and Tarot:
The Importance of Symbol; Then Now, and Forevermore
by Eric Dean Spruth MA, ATR
Opening: Nov 18, 2022, 6:00PM – 8:00PM (Free)
Exhibition Dates: Nov 18, 2022 – Feb 12, 2023
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/opening-reception-eric-spruth-ma-atr-art-therapy-tarot-tickets-460185185277
Eric Dean Spruth
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FREE TUESDAYS are BACK!!! 🥳
Starting Tuesday Dec 6th.
Visit our site & plan your visit.
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🎊Congrats to all winners of our 2022 Kintusugi Gala Silent Auction! 🎊 Thanks to everyone that supported us🙏If you missed the auction or got outbid, please visit our Online Gift Shop for more awesome items to buy.
Please remember to pay online before Nov 05 and pickup before Nov 30.
Silent auction ends TONIGHT when the ⏰ strikes midnight! Put in your final bids on these unique items!
Site: https://app.galabid.com/kintsugigala/items?itemType=bidding
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First drop of an amazing night at our Kintsugi Gala! Thanks to all who came out! Our galabid will close this week. Get your bids in before it ends.☠️
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Kintsugi Gala is Tonight! Don't miss out! Remember to pick up your memorable LIMITED EDITION Kintsugi-Skull Keychains.
Our Silent Auction is NOW LIVE! Come bid on our selected donations to support our fundraiser. You just might also be the lucky winner walking away with a great deal!
Link: https://app.galabid.com/kintsugigala
Join Origami artist, Ty Yamamoto, and his crew, in creating your unique Kintsugi Gala crane to take home on the day.
Last few days before the Gold & Glittery night
Get your ticket:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kintsugi-gala-tickets-401544108237
Performing at the Kintsugi Gala is JAF board member and world renowned City Pop DJ Van Paugam! Dance to the nostalgic sounds of retro Japan with us. Tickets available at IMSS.org/kintsugigala
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Check out this video of our spring 2020 Artist in Residence, Selva Aparicio (@selvaaparicio), hard at work in her studio in preparation for her upcoming solo show at the Museum. We are so excited to exhibit her installation, a medical curtain woven from thousands of thorny branches that will surround an obstetric table from the Museum’s collection. The exhibition, 𝑯𝒀𝑺𝑻𝑬𝑹𝑰𝑨, will open on October 16th. Mark your calendars. . . . #IMSSChicago #SelvaAparicio #ContemporaryArt #ArtistInResidence
Only ONE MORE DAY to see “The Practical Applications of Networks to the Body”. Drawing parallels to how we interface with the enigmatic electronic and technological devices and networks today, Jon Chambers contemplates our relationships with how our body interfaces with these systems and the exchange that happens between them. Using a variety of mediums, Chambers focuses on the hand as the main point of entry into how we interact with these networks that produce labor and troves of data by clicking, tapping, moving, swiping and typing for increasingly corporate systems. This visitor photo does a great job of showcasing the video work “Diathermy Feedback Loop” which you can see at the Museum until May 12th!
Only ONE WEEK LEFT to see FLUX: Responding to Head and Neck Cancer! This contemporary art exhibit features the work of artists dedicated to exploring, representing, and recreating the stories, experiences, and embodied knowledge of people recovering from head and neck cancer. The term “flux” refers to a flow that is unmanageable – but also cleansing – alluding both to the experience of cancer, and its treatment. This collaborative, interdisciplinary, and interactive exhibition shows that human bodies are enduring and malleable, subject to disaster but also to repair. This visitor video does an incredible job of showcasing the work Waiting Room by Brad Necyk which you can see until August 19th!
Discover how far modern medicine has come through advancements in surgery at the International Museum of Surgical Science, with a collection spanning hundreds of years! Our four floors of exhibitions are open every day of the week!
#NUneurotakeover Vast improvements have been made for neurosurgery tools. Here we can see a high speed electric surgical drill being assembled and disassembled. These drills are used for cutting and shaping cranial and spinal bone. It's amazing how far we've come! #surgery #neurosurgery #endoscopy #imsschicago #fridayfeeling #Skullbaselab
Northwestern University's Skull Base Lab is taking over to show us their Expanded Endoscopic Endonasal Approaches Lab! #NUneurotakeover Watch as a neurosurgery resident practices this endoscopic endonasal approach, being able to clearly see his work on the monitor in front of him. #endoscopy #neurosurgery #surgery #imsschicago
Join us at the Museum as we host Audiotree music video filming!
#TBT to a mesmerizing Marie Curie at last weekend's event. Marie Curie is the only woman that is currently featured in the Museum's Hall of Immortals. If we could make additions to the Hall of Immortals, who would you want to add and why? #imsschicago
This morning our STEM Summer Session campers made a scale model of the solar system in the Hall of Immortals! #NASA #imsschicago #chicago #museum #summercamp #STEM
It's so peaceful in our Medical Illustration gallery right before we open #imsschicago #medicalhistory #medicalart #medicalillustration #medicine #surgery #chicago
We had some beautiful jazz echoing through the Museum tonight!
We're very excited about our Wonders of Music and Medicine Event tomorrow night from 6-8:30pm featuring a discussion lead by Alyssa Wilkins MT-BC, a performance by Chicago Symphonic Winds, and a light reception. Join us for this spectacular event!
The Chicago Symphonic Winds are here today rehearsing for our event entitled "The Wonders of Music and Medicine," Friday, September 18th from 6-8:30pm. The event will feature a discussion with a music therapist, a performance by the Symphonic Winds, and a light reception. The instruments sound amazing in the space and look perfect next to the Immortals of Medicine! #imsschicago
Since 1954, the International Museum of Surgical Science has provided education on the history and progress of surgery and related medical sciences to hundreds of thousands of visitors. As a not-for-profit division of the International College of Surgeons, the Museum depicts contributions from around the world to the history, development and advances of surgery and related subjects in health and medicine. Housed in a historic mansion, the Museum building is a City of Chicago Landmark and is listed in the National Register and Illinois Register of Historic Places. The elegant structure, known as the Eleanor Robinson Countiss House, is patterned after Le Petit Trianon, a French chateau built on the grounds of Versailles for Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. Designed by noted Chicago architect Howard Van Doren Shaw, the building was completed in 1917. Original interior finishes of marble and cut stone; decorative plaster work, metal fixtures and hardware; eight fireplaces; and a gilded metal grand staircase are among the features, which have been preserved. The building truly embodies the Gold Coast splendor of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. GENERAL INFORMATION The Museum is closed on the following holidays: Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day. IMSS is also closed during the Chicago Air and Water Show weekend. ADMISSION Adults - $17.00 Students, Educators, Members or the Military (with ID) - $13.00 Senior Citizens (ages 65+) - $13.00 Children ages 4–13 (Free for ages 3 & under) - $9.00 Children ages 3 and under - FREE IMSS Members - FREE No Refunds • No Exchanges • No Re-Entry PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION The Museum is easily accessible by bus or train. * The CTA bus #151 stops at North Avenue, half a block north of the Museum. * From the Clark/Division stop of the Red Line elevated train walk east on Division until you reach Lake Shore Drive. Turn north and walk a few blocks to the Museum. * From the Sedgwick stop of the Brown Line and Purple Line Express elevated train, walk east on North Avenue until you reach Lake Shore Drive. Turn south and walk a block to the Museum. For train and bus schedules call the RTA/CTA at 312-836-7000. PARKING Ample discounted parking is available in 3 locations within a few minutes’ walk of the Museum. Retrieve a discounted validation voucher/stamp at the Museum box office to present to the parking attendant upon exiting the lot/ramp. PARKING OPTION Standard Parking Lot - Behind the Chicago History Museum located on Clark and LaSalle Streets, Chicago, IL 60614; entrance on Stockton Drive Standard Parking Lot - in condominium building at 1445 N. State Parkway, Chicago, IL 60610; entrance on Burton Place. Standard Parking Lot - in condominium building at 1350 N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60610; entrance on E. Banks Street
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