The Museum welcomes visitors to explore the historic Murphy Auditorium as part of Open House Chicago. A 1926 City of Chicago landmark, the Murphy Auditorium was erected as a monument to Dr. John B. Murphy (1857-1916), a founding member of the American College of Surgeons and considered one of the greatest clinical educators of his generation. The Museum renovated and re-opened the Murphy Auditorium to the public in 2024. Open House Chicago is free, and reservations are not required. This event does not include admission to the Museum’s exhibition or gallery spaces. For more information, visit https://openhousechicago.org/. On Saturday from 1:00-2:00pm, the auditorium features a free performance of Hanna DiLorenzo: Behind Closed Doors .