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International Museum of Surgical Science

a division of the International College of Surgeons

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Interested in becoming a vendor? Contact Michelle Rinard at michelle@imss.org or call 312-642-6502 ext 3118.

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1524 N. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60610

1-312-642-6502

Monday - Friday 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday - Sunday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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A Note from the Library: Smellie’s 'Treatise on Midwifery': A debate between theory and practice January 23, 2020
A Note from the Library: One Hit Wonder of 1698 January 18, 2020
A Note from the Collection: Christmas at IMSS December 22, 2019
A Note from the Collections: Midwives and Healers in the European Witch Trials December 18, 2019
A Note from the Collections: Why We Should Question “Scientific Fact” December 16, 2019

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We have some exciting NEW items in our gift shop! . From flasks to onesies, we have the perfect gift for any history, science, or art lovers in your life. . Shop today at www.imss.org . . . #IMSSChicago #Gift #New #GiftShop #Science #Art #History #STEM #Nursing #Valentines

We have another Dead of Winter: Morbid Curiosities Tour coming up! . Join us Thursday January 30th for a special after-hours tour where Museum staff will shine a light on some of the darkest tools in the history of medicine. The tour will be complemented by highlights from the Museum's chilling surgical art collection. . A complimentary reception follows the tour and lite fare will be served. . Get your tickets today at www.imss.org . . . #IMSSChicago #Chicago #Museum #Morbid #Tour #Winter #History #Fun #Skull #Skulls #Surgery #HistMed #Architecture #Mansion #BoneSaw . #FanPhoto by @woollymammothchicago

Our book club is one years old! We read 7 books last year and looking back we’re really proud of all the great conversations these texts sparked. Thank you to all who have attended a meeting, the authors who wrote these amazing works, and our loyal #HistMed community. If you’re looking for a good book to read, we recommend all of these! . The Butchering Art: Joseph Lister's Quest to Transform the Grisly World of Victorian Medicine by Lindsey Fitzharris . The Royal Art of Poison: Filthy Palaces, Fatal Cosmetics, Deadly Medicine, and Murder Most Foul by Eleanor Herman . Smoke Gets in Your Eyes & Other Lessons From the Crematory by Caitlin Doughty . Counting Backwards: A Doctor's Notes on Anesthesia by Henry Jay Przybylo . This Way Madness Lies: The Asylum and Beyond by Mike Jay . Headcheese by Jess Hagemann . Medicine in the Days of the Pharaohs by Bruno Halioua . . . #IMSSChicago #Chicago #Book #Club #BookClub #Museum #HistMed #Reading #History #Free

Need Valentine’s Day plans? . We’ve got you covered 💀❤️ . Join us for a A Valentine’s Special Morbid Curiosities: Surgical History Tour on February 12 or 14, 2020, 5:30PM. . From ancient human skulls to bone-saws and bloodletting knives, the International Museum of Surgical Science has one of the most celebrated collections of its kind in the world. On this special after-hours tour, Museum staff will shine a light on some of the darkest tools in the history of medicine! This tour is complemented by highlights from the Museum’s chilling surgical art collection. . A complimentary reception follows the tour and lite fare will be served. . $20, Members $10, get your tickets today at www.imss.org . . . #IMSSChicago #Chicago #Museum #Valentines #Date #DateNight #Morbid #Heart #AnatomicalHeart

“The field of science holds itself to be objective and impartial, claiming to operate, at least somewhat, within a vacuum. The intent behind this goal of impartiality is to exclusively produce factual results. The truth, in my opinion, is that it’s nearly impossible to completely separate one’s beliefs from one’s work, including in scientific studies. The personal beliefs, at times prejudicial and discriminatory, of scientists have affected research conducted. In turn, science has been used to further the oppression of marginalized communities throughout history.” . Learn more in newest blog post Why We Should Question “Scientific Fact” by Fall 2019 Education Intern, Jackie Guataquira at www.imss.org . . . #IMSSChicago #Museum #Chicago #Blog #Reading #ReadingTime #Science #History #Ethics

This year IMSS is excited to introduce that we will be having monthly gallery talks! . Join us January 28th at 2pm for our first one, Interactive Gallery Talk: Amputation. . Visitors will learn about Civil War era amputations and watch an interactive demonstration to experience the most common surgery performed before the discovery of anesthesia and germ theory. . Free with the price of admission. RSVP at www.imss.org . . . #IMSSChicago #Museum #Chicago #Amputation #Gallery #Talk #Education #Art #Science #Interactive

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