Asylum Inc is a professional tattoo studio bringing serious craft to the heart of Iowa. The shop maintains a focused, no-nonsense atmosphere where skilled artists take their work seriously — whether that means bold traditional pieces built to last a lifetime, intricate blackwork with strong graphic impact, or fine line work demanding a steady, precise hand. Clients can expect a clean, welcoming space where consultations are treated as genuine creative conversations, and every tattoo is approached with care from sketch to final session.
Ames is a college town with an energy all its own — shaped by Iowa State University, a steady influx of students, and a community that balances Midwestern groundedness with genuine curiosity and creativity. That mix shows up in the clientele: first-timers getting meaningful pieces alongside collectors building out sleeves. The surrounding prairie landscape and tight-knit community give tattooing here a personal, unhurried quality that keeps people coming back long after graduation.
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| Sunday | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
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| Monday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
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