Chicago

USA

Historic mansion turned medical museum with pharmaceutical collections and surgical history.

1 museum

Planning Tip

Located on Lake Shore Drive. Fully accessible. Plan 2-3 hours for comprehensive visit.

City Highlights

International Museum of Surgical Science

Period pharmacy furniture

Medical history exhibitions

Quick Stats

Collection Items7,000+
Museum Since1954
AccessibilityFully accessible

Fun Facts

Historic mansion setting

7,000+ medical objects

International College of Surgeons connection

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Pharmacy Museums in Chicago

Discover pharmaceutical history and medical collections in Chicago.

International Museum of Surgical Science

independent medical museum

4.5

A historic mansion turned medical museum with exhibitions on surgical and medical history. Features period pharmacy furniture, apothecary jars, and drug compounding tools.

Mon–Sun: 10:00–17:00
+1 (312) 642-6502
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