Explore Chicago's unique taxidermy nature museum, The Insect Asylum! Ethically sourced insects and animals, captivating taxidermy, and immersive exhibits await. Join us for diverse events, all ages welcome, and discover Earth's wonders!
Events in this collection
Sensory Friendly Friday
Friday • 11:00 AM
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Brood 13 & 19 Periodical Cicadas Educational w/ Enotmologist Allen Lawrence
Friday • 6:00 PM
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Owl Pellet Dissection / Jewelry Making Class
Saturday • 4:00 PM
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Mother's Day at TIA: $15 General Admission
Sunday • 11:00 AM
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Sensory Seeking Sunday
Sunday • 1:30 PM
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Cat Jam Chicago at The Insect Asylum!
Tue, May 14 • 7:00 PM
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Community Day 1/2 Off Admission
Wed, May 15 • 3:00 PM
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Blue Morpho Butterfly Pinning Workshop
Wed, May 15 • 6:30 PM
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Gigas Walking Stick Pinning Class
Thu, May 16 • 5:30 PM
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Sensory Friendly Friday
Fri, May 17 • 11:00 AM
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Butterfly Pinning Class
Fri, May 17 • 4:30 PM
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Beetle Pinning Class
Fri, May 17 • 6:00 PM
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Giant Comet Moth Pinning Class
Sat, May 18 • 5:30 PM
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Sensory Seeking Sunday
Sun, May 19 • 1:30 PM
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Cat Jam Chicago at The Insect Asylum!
Tue, May 21 • 7:00 PM
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The Ulysses Emperor Butterfly Pinning Workshop
Wed, May 22 • 6:00 PM
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Flower Full Moon Intention Jar Workshop
Thu, May 23 • 6:00 PM
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Sensory Friendly Friday
Fri, May 24 • 11:00 AM
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Owl Pellet Dissection / Jewelry Making Class
Fri, May 24 • 5:30 PM
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Butterfly Pinning Class
Sat, May 25 • 4:30 PM
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Beetle Pinning Class
Sat, May 25 • 6:00 PM
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Sensory Seeking Sunday
Sun, May 26 • 1:30 PM
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Mouse Taxidermy Class
Sun, May 26 • 2:00 PM
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Cat Jam Chicago at The Insect Asylum!
Tue, May 28 • 7:00 PM
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Cat Jam Chicago at The Insect Asylum!
yesterday • 7:00 PM
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Queer & Trans Focused Pop-Up Closet w/ "Out of the Closet Charity!"
Sun, May 5 • 7:00 PM
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Sensory Seeking Sunday
Sun, May 5 • 1:30 PM
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Jewel Beetle Wing & Snake Bone Jewelry Making Workshop
Organizer of The Insect Asylum's Events and Adventures
We are working hard to bring Chicago its first Insect and Taxidermy Museum! Our focus is connecting to the beauty of nature in a non-traditional sense. During these events we will engage all of our senses to foster both excitement and growth. At The Insect Asylum we encourage you to explore, as we do! Every time you walk through our doors we are hoping you engage with the exhibits and develop a true sense of belonging with nature. Our mission is to allow people to get excited, to learn and to grow. We understand that inspiration takes flight in many forms. Come and get inspired, create, and connect with a beautiful community! Also, please keep in mind The Insect Asylum is a self-funded endeavor. This labor of love is ever growing, any and all funds we raise help us bring more to the community! We want to make our project affordable to everyone, so if you can afford to sponsor entrance for someone else please reach out. If you need to be sponsored to participate, please reach out or visit our website. We want to be able to include everyone. Donations of any kind are always welcome!Hope to see you there,Nina Salem Founder/Artist