Insect Asylum
5 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/AskChicago6 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Commenters recommend this small zoological museum for its taxidermy collection. One visitor especially praises the shop and practical classes; another describes a compact gallery of antique specimens. A repeat commenter also recommends the collection. There is a dissenting recommendation against visiting, so the enthusiasm is not unanimous.
Address
The Insect Asylum, 2870 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
At a glance
- Opinions divided
- Yes
- Known for
- Taxidermy collection
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/floatingboydemo in r/AskChicago · Oct 2024
Lists this zoological museum among unusual places to visit.
- Recommendsu/RecursiveGoose in r/AskChicago · Oct 2024collections
Praises the small taxidermy collection, shop and practical classes.
- Recommendsu/tkmbsf in r/AskChicago · Oct 2024collections
Describes visiting a compact gallery of antique taxidermy specimens.
- Recommendsu/McCreepla in r/AskChicago · Oct 2024
Names it as a weird museum answer.
- Caveatu/Lit-Fuze-2863 in r/AskChicago · Mar 2025
Does not recommend visiting this museum.
- Recommendsu/jessper17 in r/AskChicago · Oct 2024
Recommends combining another outing with this museum.
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Details last checked 10 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.