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IMSS at International Museum of Surgical Science

Name: IMSS at International Museum of Surgical Science
Address: 1524 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, 60610, US
Price range: from $550 hire fee / per hour
Rating: 4.9

Museum

Whole venue

About this space

The International Museum of Surgical Science is a museum housed in a historic mansion that presents the history of surgery through medical artifacts and artwork arranged across several compact floors.

Design: The interior preserves period-mansion details such as high ceilings, ornate plasterwork and a central ornamental staircase that organizes a sequence of small galleries. Gallery lighting and glass cases present objects and framed medical art in focused, room-sized displays.

Features: The museum contains multi-floor galleries of surgical instruments, historical medical devices, dioramas, a period pharmacy display and a research-library element. The venue provides Wi‑Fi, air conditioning, a PA system and speaker setup, allows on-site music or an external DJ, and includes a gift shop. The building has a step-free guest entrance, wheelchair access and accessible toilets.

Ideal for: Small professional and academic groups seeking an educational, presentation-style gathering in an intimate, museum-gallery setting.

What guests say: The museum's exhibits are informative and supported by concise display text and artwork. The museum's public programs and talks attract repeat visitors.

Usually booked for

Party

Typically for 55-80 guests and costs about $1,000.

"We held a professional reception at this venue, for approximately 80 people."

- Galen B. Mar 2026

Photo Shoot

Typically for about 5 guests and costs about $1,200.

"The venue offered several rooms perfect for our bridal photo shoot!"

- Alex M. Feb 2025

Prices

Sunday

10:00 am – 12:00 am

from $550–$750 hire fee per hour

Per hour

10:00 am – 5:00 pm

from $550

Per hour

5:00 pm – 12:00 am

from $750

All prices include sales tax.

Monday

9:30 am – 12:00 am

from $550–$750 hire fee per hour

Per hour

9:30 am – 5:00 pm

from $550

Per hour

5:00 pm – 12:00 am

from $750

All prices include sales tax.

Tuesday

9:30 am – 12:00 am

from $550–$750 hire fee per hour

Per hour

9:30 am – 5:00 pm

from $550

Per hour

5:00 pm – 12:00 am

from $750

All prices include sales tax.

Wednesday

9:30 am – 12:00 am

from $550–$750 hire fee per hour

Per hour

9:30 am – 5:00 pm

from $550

Per hour

5:00 pm – 12:00 am

from $750

All prices include sales tax.

Thursday

9:30 am – 12:00 am

from $550–$750 hire fee per hour

Per hour

9:30 am – 5:00 pm

from $550

Per hour

5:00 pm – 12:00 am

from $750

All prices include sales tax.

Friday

9:30 am – 8:00 pm

from $550–$750 hire fee per hour

Per hour

9:30 am – 5:00 pm

from $550

Per hour

5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

from $750

All prices include sales tax.

Saturday

10:00 am – 12:00 am

from $550–$750 hire fee per hour

Per hour

10:00 am – 5:00 pm

from $550

Per hour

5:00 pm – 12:00 am

from $750

All prices include sales tax.

Best price guarantee

Minimum booking duration: 3 hours

Add-ons

Capacity

Standing

up to 250
Dining

up to 125
Boardroom

up to 12
Classroom

up to 50

Catering and drinks

You can bring your own alcohol free of charge

Facilities

Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Air conditioner
Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Place where clients can store items during their event
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Restroom
Gender-neutral restroom
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Venue allows playing your own music
Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead

Accessibility

Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
Guests can enter without using stairs

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for

Host rules

Smoking is not allowed anywhere in the building or within 25 feet outside of the building.
Outside catering is allowed with proper insurance.
Alcohol must be served by a licensed bartender.
We require one paid hour of set up, and one hour of clean up.

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day

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Reviews and ratings

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