Wednesday, August 6

Taxidermy Lab Observation Day & Open Lab Hours

Watch our taxidermists work ($10) or bring your own project to Open Lab (donation-based). No materials provided, just expert support!

By Nina Salem

Select date and time

Location

The Insect Asylum

2870 N Milwaukee Ave chicago, IL 60618

Refund Policy

No refunds

About this event

🦉 Taxidermy Lab Observation Day & Open Lab Hours Come get an inside look at the art of preservation at The Insect Asylum!

🧪 Taxidermy Lab Observation Day ($10 Lab-Pass in addition to the $25 General Entry: $35 total)Watch our in-house taxidermy team in action! Observe live projects, ask questions, and learn about tools, techniques, and ethical practices used in the trade. Open to all ages!

🛠️ Taxidermy Open Lab Hours (Donation-Based)Have your own taxidermy project? Bring it in and work alongside our skilled taxidermists! This is a self-guided opportunity to create in a supportive space with access to expert feedback. Note: No specimens are provided but a tool rental kit is for only $15—this is a great chance to learn and build community with fellow taxidermists. Open to ages 18 and up!

Please keep in mind that your ticket is valid throughout the time period listed on the ticket, you are not resticted to "time slot". So if your ticket says that it starts at 1 and ends at 7, you do not need to come on time, just pop in when you're ready to work or observe within the hours listed.

Dates we have available:

August 6th: 1- 7 pm

August 10th: 11-5 pm

August 21st: 1- 7 pm

Whether you're a curious beginner or a seasoned hobbyist, this is a great way to grow your skills and connect with others in the world of taxidermy.

Organized by

Nina Salem

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