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International Museum of Surgical Science, Gold Coast
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International Museum of Surgical Science

  • 4.51.5k reviews
  • $$
  • Open now · till 5 pm

Stepping into the International Museum of Surgical Science feels like entering a preserved chapter of medical history, where ornate period rooms house surgical instruments, anatomical models, and rare artifacts. Visitors come for the contemplative atmosphere, specialized exhibits on surgical innovation, and guided tours that reveal how medicine shaped society — expect detailed displays, thoughtful interpretation, and a quieter, museum-focused visit.

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International Museum of Surgical Science in short

When is International Museum of Surgical Science open?

Mon–Tue 9:30 AM–5 PM; Wed–Thu 10 AM–4 PM; Fri 9:30 AM–5 PM; Sat–Sun 10 AM–5 PM.

When is the best time to visit International Museum of Surgical Science?

It's at its best afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is International Museum of Surgical Science indoors or outdoors?

Indoors: a good pick when it rains.

How much does International Museum of Surgical Science cost?

Google lists its prices as $$.

Where is International Museum of Surgical Science?

1524 N Lake Shore Dr,Chicago, IL 60610.

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Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

This is its best hour in the next five days.

In its favour

  • Open till 5 pm
  • Best in the afternoon
  • Indoors

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Hours

Open now · till 5 pm
monday
9:30 AM–5 PM
tuesday
9:30 AM–5 PM
wednesday
10 AM–4 PM
thursday
10 AM–4 PM
friday
9:30 AM–5 PM
saturday
10 AM–5 PM
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10 AM–5 PM

Where and how

  1. 1 International Museum of Surgical Science
  2. 2 Lincoln Park · 11 min
  3. 3 North Avenue Beach Pier · 11 min
  4. 4 Gold Coast Social · 12 min
  5. 5 Oak Street Beach · 14 min
1524 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60610(opens the map)DirectionsTo Gold CoastCall+13126426502Websiteimss.org

Good to know

  • Indoors
  • Price $$
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.5from 1.5k reviews

Known for

  • Sightseeing
  • Photography
  • Weekend outings
  • Historic landmarks
  • Art installations
  • Scenic views

The feel

  • Historic
  • Quiet
  • Spacious
  • Tourists
  • Couples
  • Solo friendly

Around Gold Coast

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a light layer.

Your full outfit
  • Light layerThe whole time

It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.