Insect Shadow Box Workshop at The Insect Asylum – chicago, IL

Insect Shadow Box Workshop

Mount and frame your own pinned insect specimen in a custom shadow box display, guided by expert instructors. Bugs available for purchase — no prior collection needed.

Ticket includes: Museum admission, shadow box (5x5 or 8x8), background materials, and one insect (butterfly, beetle, or cicada). Additional insects available for purchase. Prefer to bring your own shadow box or bug? Reduced ticket options available.

Ticket Options:

• 5x5 Shadow Box — $85
• 8x8 Shadow Box — $95
• Bring Your Own Display (shadow box not included)— $75
• Bring Your Own Bug, 5x5 Shadow Box (bug not included) — $75
• Bring Your Own Bug, 8x8 Shadow Box (bug not included) — $85

Accessiblity note: please be aware that our classroom space is not wheelchair access at this time. We are happy to accomodate with an accessible classroom space on the first floor on a case by case basis. Please email us with accessiblity needs before the class at theinsectasylum@gmail.com

Additional Note: Families are welcome! Please keep in mind that we will be using hot glue guns so children may need support from a guardian. Children under 18 should be accompanied by an adult. If you or your child would like to simply watch the class without participating, we’d love to have you. You can easily grab guardian/observer tickets at the front desk or online through our ticket portal.

No refunds but we are happy to transfer your ticket for a future date if you let us know of your absence prior to the class.