This event is in the past.It took place on January 10, 2026 at Paxton Gate.




A Victorian-era curiosity shop brought to life with taxidermy, pinned beetles, real skulls, and carnivorous plants. Equal parts naturalist's attic and gothic gift shop.
Curiosities & oddities
Taxidermy & bones
Unique gifts
Natural history
Tips
🪲hosts insect pinning workshops
🎁gift wrapping available for online orders
Paxton Gate's Insect Pinning Class: Five Horned Rhinoceros Beetle
Mission District




A Victorian-era curiosity shop brought to life with taxidermy, pinned beetles, real skulls, and carnivorous plants. Equal parts naturalist's attic and gothic gift shop.
Curiosities & oddities
Taxidermy & bones
Unique gifts
Natural history
Tips
🪲hosts insect pinning workshops
🎁gift wrapping available for online orders
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