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International Museum of Surgical Science
1524 N Lake Shore Drive, Chicago IL 60610
Hours
Monday - Friday
9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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The human ear is very complex, and not only allows us to hear but to also walk and stay balanced. The smallest bone in the human body is located inside your ear and it’s called the stapes, or stirrup bone. The smallest muscle is located in the ear as well; it's called the stapedius muscle and it attaches to the stirrup bone. The tiny organ called the cochlea looks somewhat like a snail and is responsible for turning sound waves into electrical impulses that are then sent to the brain.
The International Museum of Surgical Science, a division of the International College of Surgeons (ICS), maintains over 10,000 square feet of public galleries committed to the history of surgery, and an exquisite permanent collection of art and artifacts from the history of Medicine. The Museum supports its Mission through medically themed exhibitions and programs, in addition to a strong contemporary art exhibition program.
Visit us in person!
Hours
Monday - Friday
9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.