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The Insect Asylum's Events and Adventures

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Explore Chicago's unique taxidermy nature museum, The Insect Asylum! Ethically sourced insects and animals, captivating taxidermy, and immersive exhibits await. Join us for diverse events, all ages welcome, and discover Earth's wonders!

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  • Sensory Friendly Friday primary image

    Sensory Friendly Friday

    Fri, Jan 3 • 11:00 AM

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  • Cat Jam Chicago at The Insect Asylum! primary image

    Cat Jam Chicago at The Insect Asylum!

    Tue, Jan 7 • 7:00 PM

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  • Butterfly Pinning Workshops primary image

    Butterfly Pinning Workshops

    Sat, Jan 18 • 5:00 PM

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  • Beetle Pinning Workshops primary image

    Beetle Pinning Workshops

    Sat, Jan 18 • 5:00 PM

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  • Community Day at The Insect Asylum: $10 Admission for Everyone primary image

    Community Day at The Insect Asylum: $10 Admission for Everyone

    Wed, Feb 5 • 3:00 PM

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  • Full Moon Mini Cloche Workshop primary image

    Full Moon Mini Cloche Workshop

    Sun, Mar 16 • 3:00 PM

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  • Crafting Curiosities: Owl Pellet Dissection/Jewelry Making Workshop primary image

    Crafting Curiosities: Owl Pellet Dissection/Jewelry Making Workshop

    Sat, May 31 • 3:00 PM

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  • Insect Shadow Box Workshop primary image

    Insect Shadow Box Workshop

    Fri, Sep 19 • 6:00 PM

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  • Insect Pinning Discount Day: Cicada Edition primary image

    Insect Pinning Discount Day: Cicada Edition

    Wed, Sep 24 • 3:30 PM

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  • Insect Pinning Discount Day: Butterfly Edition primary image

    Insect Pinning Discount Day: Butterfly Edition

    Wed, Sep 24 • 5:00 PM

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  • Insect Pinning Discount Day: Beetle Edition primary image

    Insect Pinning Discount Day: Beetle Edition

    Wed, Sep 24 • 7:00 PM

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  • Cicada Pinning Workshops primary image

    Cicada Pinning Workshops

    Sun, Sep 28 • 12:00 PM

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  • Butterfly Pinning for Kids ages 5-17 primary image

    Butterfly Pinning for Kids ages 5-17

    Fri, Feb 20 • 4:30 PM

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  • Opossum Paint Party for Kids ages 5-17 primary image

    Opossum Paint Party for Kids ages 5-17

    Sun, Feb 22 • 4:30 PM

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  • Cicada Pinning for Kids ages 5-17 primary image

    Cicada Pinning for Kids ages 5-17

    Sat, Feb 28 • 1:00 PM

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  • 18+ Sober Opossum Paint & Sip primary image

    18+ Sober Opossum Paint & Sip

    Sat, Feb 28 • 6:00 PM

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  • Beetle Pinning for Kids 5-17 primary image

    Beetle Pinning for Kids 5-17

    Thu, Mar 26 • 3:00 PM

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  • Violin Beetle Pinning Workshop primary image

    Violin Beetle Pinning Workshop

    Saturday • 3:00 PM

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  • Squirrel Puppet Taxidermy Workshop primary image

    Squirrel Puppet Taxidermy Workshop

    Sunday • 4:00 PM

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  • Squirrel & Raccoon Paw Accessory Making Workshop primary image

    Squirrel & Raccoon Paw Accessory Making Workshop

    Fri, Jun 19 • 1:00 PM

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  • Father's Day 21+ BYOB Opossum Paint & Sip primary image

    Father's Day 21+ BYOB Opossum Paint & Sip

    Sun, Jun 21 • 6:00 PM

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  • Animal Paw Cloche Workshop: Make a Dome Display using REAL Mummified Paws! primary image

    Animal Paw Cloche Workshop: Make a Dome Display using REAL Mummified Paws!

    Fri, Jun 26 • 1:00 PM

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  • Scorpion & Tarantula Pinning Workshop + LIVE Tarantula Meet & Greet! primary image

    Scorpion & Tarantula Pinning Workshop + LIVE Tarantula Meet & Greet!

    Sat, Jun 27 • 5:00 PM

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  • Squirrel Skeleton Articulation Class with Gregg's Bone Shop primary image

    Squirrel Skeleton Articulation Class with Gregg's Bone Shop

    Sun, Jun 28 • 12:00 PM

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  • The Freak Family Roadshow Pop-Up at The Insect Asylum primary image

    The Freak Family Roadshow Pop-Up at The Insect Asylum

    Sun, May 31 • 11:00 AM

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  • Raccoon Tail Jewelry Making Workshop primary image

    Raccoon Tail Jewelry Making Workshop

    Fri, May 29 • 5:00 PM

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  • Squirrel Skeleton Articulation Class with Gregg's Bone Shop primary image

    Squirrel Skeleton Articulation Class with Gregg's Bone Shop

    Sun, May 24 • 12:00 PM

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Organizer of The Insect Asylum's Events and Adventures
We are working hard to bring Chicago its first Insect and Taxidermy Museum! Our focus is connecting to the beauty of nature in a non-traditional sense. During these events we will engage all of our senses to foster both excitement and growth. At The Insect Asylum we encourage you to explore, as we do! Every time you walk through our doors we are hoping you engage with the exhibits and develop a true sense of belonging with nature. Our mission is to allow people to get excited, to learn and to grow. We understand that inspiration takes flight in many forms. Come and get inspired, create, and connect with a beautiful community! Also, please keep in mind The Insect Asylum is a self-funded endeavor. This labor of love is ever growing, any and all funds we raise help us bring more to the community! We want to make our project affordable to everyone, so if you can afford to sponsor entrance for someone else please reach out. If you need to be sponsored to participate, please reach out or visit our website. We want to be able to include everyone. Donations of any kind are always welcome!Hope to see you there,Nina Salem Founder/Artist