# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Taxidermy 201 - Life-Mounted Specimens
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 14 Jun, 2026 at 10:30 am – Sun, 14 Jun, 2026 at 04:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us for an intermediate specimen preparation class taught by trained specimen preparator Robert Kelsey!

You'll receive one-on-one guidance from museum collections professionals while completing the preparation of a life-mounted specimen. In this comprehensive class, you'll learn all the basic techniques of life-mounted specimen preparation and about the importance of specimens in biodiversity research and museum education. Please bring a brown bag lunch or snack for yourself.

All materials will be provided. Participants must be 18 years or older. Specimen preparation requires good eyesight, attention to detail, manual dexterity, and patience. Participants will be working with sharp tools and small instruments. It is recommended that participants in this class have experience crafting or sculpting, or have taken Taxidermy 101 previously.

Instructional staff will review health and safety procedures with participants at the start of the event.

Participants in this class will be able to take home their life-mount. Space is limited. Advanced registration is required.

Family & Premier Members can enjoy discounted admission on this program! Be sure to sign in to your member account to access member pricing. If you have any questions about this event you can contact programs@naturemuseum.org
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/taxidermy-201-life-mounted-specimens/200030098611254
- **Event Categories**: workshops, health-wellness
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 6

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Chicago
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
- **lat**: 41.926643561411
- **long**: -87.635214328766
- **full address**: Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, Chicago, IL 60614, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Taxidermy 201 - Life-Mounted Specimens being held?
  - **A:** Taxidermy 201 - Life-Mounted Specimens takes place on Sun, 14 Jun, 2026 at 10:30 am to Sun, 14 Jun, 2026 at 04:30 pm at Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, Chicago, IL 60614, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Taxidermy 201 - Life-Mounted Specimens?
  - **A:** Taxidermy 201 - Life-Mounted Specimens is organized by Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Taxidermy 201 - Life-Mounted Specimens is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chicago, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Taxidermy 201 - Life-Mounted Specimens sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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