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International Museum of Surgical Science    

3.9/5
(219) · Science museum in Chicago, United States
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The International Museum of Surgical Science, a division of the International College of Surgeons (ICS), maintains over 10,000 square feet of public …

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Mar 31, 2025
A wonderful little museum! Expensive for what it is, but if you're very interested in the history of medicine then it is worth a visit. The museum isn't too far from Lincoln Park Zoo (free) so both a…Full review by Liv P
Feb 23, 2025
Museum is north of the mile. It is much smaller than I anticipated. There are some really interesting artifacts and items to see. I enjoyed the iron lung, prosthetics and retro posters. However, thes…Full review by TravelinTrio99
Oct 10, 2024
I was pleasantly surprised at how much this museum had to offer! Clever displays, tons of interesting information, beautifully designed rooms. We had a great time and it was well worth the money. Par…Full review by capybarbara19

Questions & answers

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Are backpacks allowed?
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We didn't have one, but people before us did and they left them at the reception
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Answer by Jeffrey M · Mar 27, 2018
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How long does it take to tour this museum?
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Sorry for the long delay in responding! Depends entirely on your level of obsession with things forensic! It's a very small museum but packed with great stuff, so I took about 3.5 hours to …
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Sorry for the long delay in responding! Depends entirely on your level of obsession with things forensic! It's a very small museum but packed with great stuff, so I took about 3.5 hours to get through it. But one could certainly do it in way less time.
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What days is the Museum open?
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The Museum is open every day of the week, Sunday through Saturday, and closed on some major Holidays. Please visit Hours and Admission for details.
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