OCT 31 – MEMENTO MORI Halloween Gala (IMSS)

memento mori: [muh-men-toh mawr-ahy, mohr-ahy, mawr-ee, mohr-ee; Latin me-men-toh moh-ree] noun.
1. Latin. remember that you must die.
2. an object, as a skull, serving as a reminder of death or mortality.

The International Museum of Surgical Science cordially invites you to our second annual MEMENTO MORI gala fundraiser. Join us for a haunted evening at the best Halloween party of the year at 7 PM at 1524 N. Lake Shore Drive. Guests will receive the exclusive pass to celebrate Halloween among the Museum’s surgical collections, artworks and antique medical texts. This evening includes an array of offerings to make sure you won’t be bored to death.

Dress the part, and join us in our galleries for a macabre evening with cocktails, bites and an exciting program of art and surgery!

Buy your tickets early to secure your spot! Early bird pricing is available.
Evening haunts include:
Dancing in the shadows among the Hall of Immortals
Ghoulish hors d’oeuvres and desserts provided by our sponsors
Open bar of beer and wine
Halloween Costume Contest with grand prize
Tarot Readings by Lauren Lowe
Adopt and Name a Skull fundraiser
Silent auction featuring 1st class prizes from our Chicago partners
Additional special Guests throughout the evening

Doors open at 7:00pm
Museum is open until 11:00pm
Alcohol served to guests 21+, ID required

Images courtesy Jordan K Fuller Photography