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.
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!
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 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.
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
November Events​​​
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11.1.24 Friday: Sensory Friendly Friday 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
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11.2.24 Saturday: Opossum Paint and Sip 6-8:30 pm
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11.43.24 Sunday: Sensory Seeking Sunday 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
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11.5.24 Tuesday: Cat Jam 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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11.6.24 Wednesday: Community Day 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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11.8.24 Friday: Sensory Friendly Friday 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
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​Cicada Pinning Workshop 4-5 pm
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11.9.24 Saturday: Butterfly Pinning Class 3-4 pm
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​Beetle pinning class 5-7 pm
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11.10.24 Sunday: Sensory Seeking Sunday 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
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​Owl Pellet Resin Jewelry Class 3-5 pm
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11.12.24 Tuesday: Cat Jam 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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11.15.24 Friday: Sensory Friendly Friday 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
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​Cicada Pinning Workshop 4-5 pm
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​Beaver Full Moon Intention Vial Class 6-7 pm
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11.16.24 Saturday: Owl Pellet Resin Jewelry Class 3-5 pm
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11.17.24 Sunday: Sensory Seeking Sunday 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
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Blue Weevil Pinning class 3-5:30 pm
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11.19.24 Tuesday: Cat Jam 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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11.20.24 Wednesday: Community Day 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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​butterfly pinning class 3-4 pm
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​​beetle pinning class 5-7 pm
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11.21.24 Friday: Sensory Friendly Friday 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
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​Opossum paint and sip 6-8:30 pm
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11.23.24 Saturday: Opossum yoga 12-1 pm
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​Owl Pellet Resin Jewelry Class 3-5 pm
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​​Opossum paint and sip 6-8:30 pm
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11.24.24 Sunday: Beetle and bone jewelry making class 12-2 pm
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​Sensory Seeking Sunday 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
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Show and tell for grown-ups 6-8 pm
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11.26.24 Tuesday: Cat Jam 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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11.29.24 Friday: Sensory Friendly Friday 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Beetle pinning class 5-7 pm
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