A Non-Profit Vintage Taxidermy & Insect Museum
Welcome to the Insect Asylum—a unique museum celebrating the amazing world of insects and their vital role in our ecosystem. With over 5,000 specimens and interactive exhibits, our hands-on showroom offers an immersive experience where you can touch, explore, and learn.
See live insects up close and discover some of the planet’s most diverse species. Interested in specimen preservation? Join one of our inspiring classes. Our museum isn’t just about science and art—it’s a community hub featuring music, poetry, and dance events in a whimsical, welcoming space for all ages.
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We’re available for event rentals, educational programs, commissions, partnerships, and more. As a nonprofit, every dollar supports our mission to educate and inspire.
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Plus, our gift shop is free to the public and open during regular hours, showcasing works from over 60 local independent artists. There’s always something new to discover!
We're working our way weekly through archiving The Insect Asylum's collection! Each piece has a story, and Nina tells all!
All are welcome to learn and enjoy the museum.
Insect pinning are just a few of the many classes and workshops held at the Insect Asylum
Much of the pinned insects and artwork done with them is made in house.
All are welcome to learn and enjoy the museum.
Education​
The Insect Asylum is committed to providing a unique and immersive educational experience that fosters an appreciation for animals and the natural world. As an institution that values art, we believe that taxidermy and entomology are important practices. By combining education and art, we aim to inspire curiosity and respect for nature in everyone.
Events and Services
We are available for event rentals, educational experiences, commissions, mortuary art services, partnerships, art opportunities and much more. As a non-profit museum, all of our proceeds go towards supporting our mission to educate and inspire our visitors and community. If you'd like to rent out our space for an event, please email us at theinsectasylum@gmail.com.
The insect Asylum also houses a variety of taxidermy and taxidermy art.
Framed works of pinned insect art are available for purchase.
Art by Angela Bachman. We represent about 68 different artists.
The insect Asylum also houses a variety of taxidermy and taxidermy art.
Upcoming Events
September Events - Check out our classes & events page for full info!​​​
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9/2 Cat Jam 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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9/3 Community Day 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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9/4 Taxidermy Lab Observation Day & Open Lab Hours 11 am -8 pm
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9/5 Sensory Friendly Friday 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
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9/6 tarantula pinning workshop with RIP Repurposed 3-5 pm
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9/7 Opossum paint and sip 6-8 pm, full moon intention vial workshop3-4 pm
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9/9 Cat Jam 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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9/12 Sensory Friendly Frida y11:00 am - 3:00 pm
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9/12 bird skeleton articulation workshop with gotham taxidermy5-8 pm
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9/13 jackalope taxidermy class 11-6 pm
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9/14 european starling taxidermy class 11-6 pm, Opossum paint and sip6-8 pm
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9/16 Cat Jam 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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9/17 Community Day 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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9/18 Taxidermy Lab Observation Day & Open Lab Hours 11 am -8 pm
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9/19 Sensory Friendly Friday 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Taxidermy Lab Observation Day & Open Lab Hours 11 am -8 pm, Jewel Beetle/Animal Bone Jewelry Making Workshop 3-5 pm, mounting framing workshop 12-2 pm
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9/20 Butterfly Pinning Workshop, 3-4 pm, Beetle Pinning Workshop 5-7 pm
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9/21 Malaysian Jungle Nymph Pinning 3-5 pm, Opossum paint and sip6-8 pm
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9/23 Cat Jam 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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9/24 discount cicada pinning workshop 3:30 -4:30 pm, discount butterfly pinning workshop5-6 pm, discount beetle pinning workshop 6-8 pm
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9/25 Insect Wings in Resin Workshop 6-8 pm
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9/26 Sensory Friendly Friday 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, Squirrel Tail Accessory Workshop 5:30 - 7:30 pm
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9/27 owl pellet/resin jewelry 3-4 pm, mounting framing workshop 12-2
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9/28 cicada pinning 12-1, Queer Bug Club 2-5 pm, Opossum paint and sip 6-8 pm
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9/30 Cat Jam 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
TIA Merchandise
Cicada season is over, and with it our parade-a. Check here for information on what do do with your cicadas and our future plans for the fundraiser. Thanks to all participants!
