The International Museum

of Surgical Science (IMSS)

The Mission of the Museum is to enrich people’s lives by enhancing their

appreciation and understanding of the history, development and advances in

surgery and related subjects in health and medicine.

Museum History

• Mansion built in

1917 by Eleanor

Robinson Countiss

• After Eleanor’s death

in the 1930’s, the family

sold the property

which was bought by

the International

College of Surgeons.

• The Museum began

as the Surgeon’s Hall

of Fame in 1954.

Museum Collection

Over 20,000 artifacts!

•Collection covers over

5,000 years of history

•Library contains over

4,000 volumes from the

16th – 18th centuries

•600 paintings, prints &

sculptures

•650 letters and papers

from prominent figures in

medical history

The Museum receives

visitors from all over the

world!

•Around 30,000

visitors per year - and

growing!

Museum Attendance

Educational Programs

• Over 3,500 students annually

– K-8th grades thru High school

– College students

– Senior groups

– Adult groups including Architects,

Artists and Medical Professionals

• Volunteers needed for guided

docent tours, large group

facilitation help, and other

school day activities!

Events & Public Programs

• After Hours Tours – Surgical History & House History

• Popular Events – Trephining Reenactments, Illusionist

Performances, Author Talks, Violet Hour Partnerships

Gift Shop

• 30% discount in Museum Gift

Shop after 1 month of service

• An IMSS Chicago gift after 6

months of service

• A Volunteer Award and gift

after 1 year of service

Museum Membership

The Museum has over 200 members!• Volunteers receive complimentary Museum Individual Membership after 3 months of service

•All memberships include ASTC reciprocity – over 200 science and technology centers around the world!

Volunteering at IMSS

Docent/Education

Front Desk & Visitor

Service

Public Program

Guide

Collections and

Library Workshops

• Minimum of 10 hours per month and six month commitment

•Shifts are available every day of the week 10am – 5pm, and during evening programs

•Volunteer hours are tracked using the YourVolunteers.com system

•Yearly recognition party!

We hope you will

join our Museum

family!

Thank You!

Any Questions?