Museum Exhibition: The Fashion "Bug": Insects In and On Our Cloth
Date & Time
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Recurring weekly on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Location
216 E. Lake St.
216 E. Lake St.
Price
The Avenir Museum is free and open to all!
About This Event
Discover the fascinating connection between insects and fashion at the Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising's exhibition, "The Fashion 'Bug': Insects In and On Our Cloth." From silk to cochineal dye, explore the historical role of insects in textile production and their influence on fashion trends throughout history. The exhibition is a collaboration with the C.P. Gillette Museum of Arthropod Diversity, offering a unique perspective on the intersection of entomology and style. The event location is 216 E. Lake St., with free 2-hour street parking nearby. Note that the Avenir Museum is closed on university holidays and breaks, so check their website for the latest closure updates.