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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 Manifestations: Crafting Lunar Intention Vials primary image

    Full Moon Manifestations: Crafting Lunar Intention Vials

    Sun, Mar 16, 3:00 PM

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  • Owl Pellet Dissection/Jewelry Making Workshop - Last Saturday of the Month primary image

    Owl Pellet Dissection/Jewelry Making Workshop - Last Saturday of the Month

    Sat, May 31, 3:00 PM

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  • Jewel Beetle Wing & Animal Bone Jewelry Making Workshop primary image

    Jewel Beetle Wing & Animal Bone Jewelry Making Workshop

    Fri, Sep 19, 3:30 PM

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  • Frame Your Insect: Intro to Insect Mounting & Framing primary image

    Frame Your Insect: Intro to Insect Mounting & Framing

    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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  • Blue Morpho Butterfly Pinning Workshop primary image

    Blue Morpho Butterfly Pinning Workshop

    Sunday at 14:00

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  • Bug & Block: Linocut Carving Workshop at The Insect Asylum primary image

    Bug & Block: Linocut Carving Workshop at The Insect Asylum

    Thu, Oct 9, 5:30 PM

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  • Beginner Moldmaking & Casting Workshop: Skull & Bones Edition primary image

    Beginner Moldmaking & Casting Workshop: Skull & Bones Edition

    Sat, Oct 11, 1:00 PM

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  • Death's Head Hawkmoth Pinning Workshop primary image

    Death's Head Hawkmoth Pinning Workshop

    Sun, Oct 12, 2:00 PM

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  • Large Centipede Pinning Workshop primary image

    Large Centipede Pinning Workshop

    Fri, Oct 17, 3:30 PM

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  • UV Resin Bone Dice Casting Workshop primary image

    UV Resin Bone Dice Casting Workshop

    Sun, Oct 19, 3:00 PM

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  • Bug Zine Workshop primary image

    Bug Zine Workshop

    Wed, Oct 22, 4:00 PM

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  • DIY Squirrel Puppet Taxidermy Workshop primary image

    DIY Squirrel Puppet Taxidermy Workshop

    Wed, Oct 22, 6:00 PM

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  • Intro to Cyanotype using REAL specimens! primary image

    Intro to Cyanotype using REAL specimens!

    Thu, Oct 23, 3:00 PM

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  • Mouse Taxidermy Class primary image

    Mouse Taxidermy Class

    Fri, Oct 24, 3:00 PM

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  • Scorpion Hearts: Pinning Date for 2 with RIP Repurposed primary image

    Scorpion Hearts: Pinning Date for 2 with RIP Repurposed

    Sat, Oct 25, 2:00 PM

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  • Indie Game Night: Pixeljam showcase + Q&A with co-founder Miles Tilmann primary image

    Indie Game Night: Pixeljam showcase + Q&A with co-founder Miles Tilmann

    Sat, Sep 27, 5:00 PM

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  • Squirrel Tail Jewelry Making Workshop primary image

    Squirrel Tail Jewelry Making Workshop

    Fri, Sep 26, 5:30 PM

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  • Malaysian Jungle Nymph Pinning Class primary image

    Malaysian Jungle Nymph Pinning Class

    Sun, Sep 21, 3:00 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