# Event Details

- **Event Name**:  Pinning Workshop: Butterflies & Moths
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-06:00)
- **Event Description**: Pinning Workshop: Butterflies & Moths

MBHI’s very own Museum Interpreter and Naturalist, Madeline Kleeman, will lead this exciting introductory workshop into the world of insect pinning! Learn how to prepare insects for pinning, pin 2-3 specimens from our collection, and leave with instructions on some of the different ways to mount your specimens when they are dry. Each participant will leave with the specimens that they pinned, including at least one butterfly/moth and one small insect, such as a beetle or bee.

Please note:  Pinning includes using sharp pins and working with delicate species, so attention to detail, manual dexterity, and patience are required. All tools provided. 

Date: Wednesday, September 16th
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Location: Byron Weber Classroom
Pricing: $100/Non-Member and $80/Member
Max. 12 people. Advanced registration is required as the workshop is limited to 12 people.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/missoula/pinning-workshop-butterflies-and-moths/200030571890310
- **Event Categories**: Workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 21

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Missoula
- **state**: MT
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1075 South Ave W, Suite 2, Missoula, MT, United States, Montana 59801
- **lat**: 46.84851
- **long**: -114.01437
- **full address**: 1075 South Ave W, Suite 2, Missoula, MT, United States, Montana 59801

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is  Pinning Workshop: Butterflies & Moths being held?
  - **A:** Pinning Workshop: Butterflies & Moths takes place on Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm at 1075 South Ave W, Suite 2, Missoula, MT, United States, Montana 59801.
- **Q**: Who is organizing  Pinning Workshop: Butterflies & Moths?
  - **A:** Pinning Workshop: Butterflies & Moths is organized by Missoula Butterfly House and Insectarium.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Pinning Workshop: Butterflies & Moths 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 Missoula, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If  Pinning Workshop: Butterflies & Moths sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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