Kintsugi Workshop: Repair and Reconnect

Sat, Aug 22, 2026 • 10:30 AM—1:30 PM · International Museum of Surgical Science · Chicago, IL

Discover the art and philosophy of Kintsugi — the Japanese practice of repairing broken pottery with gold — in this all-level, hands-on work Kintsugi Workshop:…

Show & Tell for Grown-Ups!: Historical Medicine

Thu, Jul 9, 2026 • 7:00 PM—9:00 PM · International Museum of Surgical Science · Chicago, IL

Let’s have fun & learn something together! Show & Tell for Grown-Ups! Historical Medicine September 12, 2025 Doors at 6:30pm – come early, explore the…

Workshop: Japanese Papermaking

Sat, Jul 11, 2026 • 10:30 AM—12:30 PM · International Museum of Surgical Science · Chicago, IL

Explore the artistry of traditional Japanese paper-making with Human Body Watermarks, led by artist Mami Takahashi. Japanese Papermaking Workshop for Beginners…

Unheard Voices of Care Lecture Series: Stories From the Past

Sat, Jul 11, 2026 • 1:00 PM—3:00 PM · International Museum of Surgical Science · Chicago, IL

Join us for a lecture and panel discussion explore the lives and stories of Filipino nurses in the US. Unheard Voices of Care Lecture Series: Stories From the…

MEMENTO MORI Halloween Gala

Fri, Oct 30, 2026 • 7:00 PM—11:00 PM · International Museum of Surgical Science · Chicago, IL

Get ready for a spooky night of fun and frights at our MEMENTO MORI Halloween Gala on October 30th! 🎃 MEMENTO MORI: Annual Halloween Gala at the International…

IMSS Historic Home Tour: A Special Birthday Tour

Fri, Jul 24, 2026 • 6:00 PM—8:00 PM · International Museum of Surgical Science · Chicago, IL

✨ Celebrate the birthday of Eleanor Robinson Countiss – learn about the history behind the mansion and the woman who built it! Step inside the historic Eleanor…

Sounding/BODY: Grown From the Same Stem, The Cord Still Hums

Fri, Aug 28, 2026 • 7:30 PM—9:00 PM · International Museum of Surgical Science · Chicago, IL

Join us for a performance by interdisciplinary artist Bei Qi, exploring space and human connection sounding/BODY Presents: Grown From the Same Stem, The Cord…

AI Ally for Human Health

Sat, Aug 29, 2026 • 2:00 PM—4:00 PM · International Museum of Surgical Science · Chicago, IL

Join Argonne National Laboratory’s computational biologist Nick Chia for An AI Ally for Human Health. Lecture: An AI Ally for Human Health Nicholas Lee-Ping…

IMSS 3rd Annual Makers Fair

Tue, Jul 7, 2026 • 5:00 PM—8:00 PM · International Museum of Surgical Science · Chicago, IL

Join us for our 3rd Annual Makers Fair to support local artists and for special after-hours Museum access! IMSS 3rd Annual Makers Fair! July 7, 2026…

Unheard Voices of Care Dramatic Reading: CIRCA Pintig – Stories of Nurses

Fri, Jul 17, 2026 • 6:00 PM—8:00 PM · International Museum of Surgical Science · Chicago, IL

Artists from the regional Filipino theater company, CIRCA Pintig, will give readings and provide discussion about dramatic pieces. Unheard Voices of Care…

IMSS Family Day

Sat, Jul 25, 2026 • 10:00 AM—5:00 PM · International Museum of Surgical Science · Chicago, IL

Join us for a day at the Museum with kid-friendly activities! IMSS Family Day August 9th, 10am – 5:00pm You’re invited to our Annual Family Day at the…

Unheard Voices of Care Dramatic Reading: House of Nurses, the Play

Fri, Jul 31, 2026 • 6:00 PM—8:00 PM · International Museum of Surgical Science · Chicago, IL

Witness the play adaptation of Angel Abcede’s book, “House of Nurses: An American Journey.” Dramatic Reading: House of Nurses, the Play July 31, 2026…

Unheard Voices of Care: Closing Reception

Sun, Aug 2, 2026 • 1:00 PM—3:00 PM · International Museum of Surgical Science · Chicago, IL

Join us for the closing reception of “Unheard Voices of Care” Closing Reception August 2, 2026 1:00-3:00pm Doors at 12:45pm Free and open to the public About…