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.
We’re available for event rentals, educational programs, commissions, partnerships, and more. As a nonprofit, every dollar supports our mission to educate and inspire.
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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10/1/2025 Community Day 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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10/3/2025 Sensory Friendly Friday 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
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10/5/2025 blue morpho pinning workshop 2-3
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10/7/2025 Cat Jam 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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10/9/2025 Bug and block linocut class 6-8
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10/10/2025 mounting framing workshop 6-8 pm
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10/11/2025 mold and casting workshop 1-4 pm
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10/12/2025 death's Head moth pinning wokrshop 2-3 pm, opossum paint and sip 6-8 pm
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10/14/2025 Cat Jam 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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10/15/2025 Community Day 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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10/16/2025 insect wing in resin workshop 6:30-8pm
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10/17/2025 Sensory Friendly Friday 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, Centipede Pinning Workshop3:30 - 5 pm
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10/18/2025 Butterfly Pinning Workshop, 3-4 pm, Beetle Pinning Workshop 5-7 pm
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10/19/2025 mounting framing workshop 12-2 pm, Animal Bone Resin Dice Workshop 3-6
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10/21/2025 Cat Jam7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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10/22/2025 Squirrel Puppet Workshop 6-8 pm, Bug Zine Workshop 4-5:30 pm
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10/23/2025 intro to Cyanotype 3-5 pm
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10/24/2025 Sensory Friendly Friday 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, tentative mouse taxidermy 2-8 pm
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10/25/2025 owl pellet/resin jewelry 3-4 pm
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10/26/2025 show and tell for grown ups 5-8
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10/28/2025 Cat Jam 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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10/29/2025 Community Day 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm, discount cicada pinning workshop 3:30 -4:30 pm
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, butterfly pinning workshop5-6 pm, discount beetle pinning workshop 6-8 pm
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10/31/2025 Sensory Friendly Friday 11:00 am - 3:00 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!
