International Museum of Surgical Science, Chicago
Housed in a historic mansion, the Museum contains four floors of exhibits dedicated to the history of medicine and surgery and is filled with artwork and artifacts ranging from Incan surgical tools circa 2000 B.C.E.
Housed in a historic mansion, the Museum contains four floors of exhibits dedicated to the history of medicine and surgery and is filled with artwork and artifacts ranging from Incan surgical tools circa 2000 B.C.E. to state-of-the-art prosthetic joints. Of special interest to those in the medical field, the collection appeals to anyone interested in history, art, science and architecture. The Museum is currently showing an innovative new version of OUR BODY: The Universe Within--an anatomical exhibition that integrates preserved whole-body and organ specimens with artifacts from the Museum's permanent collection.
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About International Museum of Surgical Science
1524 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States
+1 312-642-6502
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