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The Insect Asylum

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!

Please visit our Memorials page to honor the passing of Hazel Mae the Opossum. 

Sweet Hazel Mae

We're working our way weekly through archiving The Insect Asylum's collection! Each piece has a story, and Nina tells all!

Long John the Giraffe!

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.

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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. 

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Upcoming Events

August Events - Check out our classes & events page for full info!​​

  • 8/1 Sensory Friendly Frida y11:00 am - 3:00 pm

  • 8/3 Opossum paint and sip 6-8 pm

  • 8/5 Cat Jam 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

  • 8/6 Community Day 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm

  • 8/8 Sensory Friendly Friday 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

  • 8/9 Bug and block linocut class 6-8

  • 8/10 Opossum paint and sip 6-8 pm

  • 8/12 Cat Jam 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

  • 8/14 Scarlet Mormon Pinning 6-7 pm

  • 8/15 Sensory Friendly Friday 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, wet specimen workshop 6-8 pm

  • 8/16 Butterfly Pinning Workshop 3-4 pm

  • 8/16 Beetle Pinning Workshop 5-7 pm

  • 8/17 cicada pinning workshop3-4 pm

  • 8/19 Cat Jam 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

  • 8/20 Community Day 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Wings in Resin: Cicada Jewelry Workshop 6-8 pm

  • 8/22 Sensory Friendly Friday 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, bone and beetle jewelry making workshop 3-5 pm

  • 8/23 Leather workshop - 3 pocket small wallet 3-5 pm, mounting framing workshop 12-2

  • 8/24 queercare pop up closet 7-10

  • 8/26 Cat Jam 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

  • 8/28 Blue Eupholus Magnificus Weevil Pinning Workshop (closed wing)4-5 pm

  • 8/28 Cicada pinning worksh p 6:00 - 7:00 pm

  • 8/29 Sensory Friendly Friday 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

  • 8/30 owl pellet/resin jewelry 3-5 pm, Squirrel Paw Jewelry Making5:30 - 6:30 on

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!

Cicada Parade-a Farewell!

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Walk-ins Welcome:

Mon - CLOSED

Tues - CLOSED

Wed - 3pm - 8pm

Thurs - 11:00 am - 8pm

Fri: - 11:00am - 8pm
Sat: - 11:00am - 8pm
Sun: 11:00am - 8pm

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