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Address : 1524 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60610
Open Hours : Monday to Friday - 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday - 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Suggested Hour : 1 to 2 hours
Admission Ticket : Adult - USD 17
Senior Citizens ( Age 65+) - USD 13
Students, Educators & Members of Military ( with ID) - USD 13
Children (Ages 4 to 13) - USD 9
Children ( age 3 and under) - Free
Pets : not allowed, except for ADA-approved service animals
Wheelchair : Accessible
Public Transit : CTA bus#151 ( Stop - North Avenue)
Parking : Public Parking Lot
Popular Exhibits : The Hall of Immortals, Pain & Pain Management
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The International Museum of Surgical Science was founded by Dr. Max Thorek in 1954. It features medically themed exhibitions and programs dealing with various aspects of Eastern and Western medicine. The institute endeavors to enhance the appreciation and understanding of the history, developments, and advances made in the field of surgical sciences and subjects related to health and medicine.