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A Non-Profit Vintage Taxidermy & Insect Museum

Rooftop Garden Fundraiser!

We're thrilled to announce our initiative to create a rooftop garden at The Insect Asylum, providing much-needed green space to support our educational and conservation efforts. This project, in collaboration with AGA and FPL, will host our native insect program, garden initiatives, and outdoor educational events. Undertaking this endeavor involves considerable effort, requiring both funds and ingenuity to redesign our space. We have secured a grant which operates on a reimbursement basis, necessitating self-funding with the city of Chicago reimbursing us upon project completion. To bring this vision to life, we seek your support through monetary contributions, material donations, and volunteer assistance. Together, let's cultivate a greener, more vibrant community space. Your assistance will make a significant impact on our journey towards creating a thriving rooftop oasis.

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

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Education at the Asylum

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.

Services and Events

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. 

Upcoming Events

August Events 

 

Butterfly Pinning Workshop

Sunday, July 28 • 3:30 PM

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Beetle Pinning Workshop

Sunday, July 28 • 5:00 PM

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Cat Jam Chicago at The Insect Asylum!

Tuesday, July 30 • 7:00 PM

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Community Day 1/2 Off Admission

Wednesday, July 31 • 3:00 PM

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Sensory Friendly Friday

Friday, August 2• 11:00 AM

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Cicada Pinning Workshop

Sat, Aug 3 • 3:00 PM

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Sensory Seeking Sunday

Sun, Aug 4 • 1:30 PM

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Butterfly Pinning Workshop

Sun, Aug 4 • 4:30 PM

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Beetle Pinning Workshop

Sun, Aug 4 • 6:00 PM

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Cat Jam Chicago at The Insect Asylum!

Tue, Aug 6 • 7:00 PM

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Sensory Friendly Friday

Fri, Aug 9 • 11:00 AM

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Zombie Cicada Pinning Workshop

Sat, Aug 10 • 3:00 PM

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Sensory Seeking Sunday

Sun, Aug 11 • 1:30 PM

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Owl Pellet Dissection / Jewelry Making Workshop

Sun, Aug 11 • 3:00 PM

Cat Jam Chicago at The Insect Asylum!

Tue, Aug 13 • 7:00 PM

Community Day 1/2 Off Admission

Wed, Aug 14 • 3:00 PM

Sensory Friendly Friday

Fri, Aug 16 • 11:00 AM

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Sunset Moth Pinning Class

Fri, Aug 16 • 6:00 PM

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Animal Crossing Treasure Hunt at The Insect Asylum

Sat, Aug 17 • 1:00 PM

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Sensory Seeking Sunday

Sun, Aug 18 • 1:30 PM

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Sturgeon Full Moon Intention Vial Workshop

Sun, Aug 18 • 3:00 PM

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Owl Pellet Dissection / Jewelry Making Workshop

Sun, Aug 18 • 5:00 PM

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Lift and Play: Beginner Acro Yoga at the Insect Asylum

Mon, Aug 19 • 6:30 PM

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Cat Jam Chicago at The Insect Asylum!

Tue, Aug 20 • 7:00 PM

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Sensory Friendly Friday

Fri, Aug 23 • 11:00 AM

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Butterfly Pinning Workshop

Fri, Aug 23 • 4:00 PM

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Beetle Pinning Workshop

Fri, Aug 23 • 6:00 PM

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Giant 5 Horned Beetle Pinning Class

Sat, Aug 24 • 12:00 PM

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Interactive Animal Yoga ft. Echo the Chameleon

Sat, Aug 24 • 2:00 PM

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Tarantula Pinning Workshop

Sun, Aug 25 • 3:00 PM

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Cicada Pinning Workshop

Sun, Aug 25 • 6:00 PM

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Cat Jam Chicago at The Insect Asylum!

Tue, Aug 27 • 7:00 PM

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Community Day 1/2 Off Admission

Wed, Aug 28 • 3:00 PM

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Sensory Friendly Friday

Fri, Aug 30 • 11:00 AM

Preservation Class: Wet Specimen

Sat, Aug 31 • 5:00 PM

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Essential Items

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