Natural History Museum at Tring

The Natural History Museum at Tring is a natural history museum in Tring that displays about four thousand animal specimens arranged across six specialized exhibition areas. The collection includes mammals, birds, reptiles, and insects presented in a systematic manner throughout the galleries.

The museum opened in 1889 when a private collector established it as a personal collection, and then in 1937 it was transferred to the Natural History Museum in London. This transfer ensured the long-term preservation of the collection for future generations.

The museum reflects the passion of a Victorian collector who assembled specimens from around the world to document nature's diversity. Today it serves as a place where visitors can directly encounter animals they might never see otherwise, from tiny insects to large mammals.

The museum is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 to 17:00 and on Sundays from 14:00 to 17:00, with free admission for all visitors. Plan to spend time exploring the six exhibition areas at your own pace, wearing comfortable shoes for walking through the galleries.

The collection features remains of extinct animal species including the quagga and thylacine, as well as reconstructions of the moa and dodo. These rare specimens help visitors understand how animal life has changed through history.

Location: Tring

Inception: 1889

Fee: No

Address: The Walter Rothschild building, Akeman Street, Tring, Hertfordshire, HP23 6AP

Phone: +442079426171

Website: https://nhm.ac.uk/visit/tring.html

GPS coordinates: 51.79081,-0.66124

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:44