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A halloween crab (Gecarcinus guadratus). These nocturnal land crabs live in small burrows in the coastal jungle of Costa Rica. However, they must travel back to the ocean to reproduce.

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Visiting

Entry to the Museum is free!

Here you can find all the practical information for a visit to the Natural History Museum at Tring. From how to get here, where to shop and eat, to what activities are on.

Opening times
  • the Museum is open 10.00-17.00 Monday to Saturday, 14.00-17.00 on Sundays
  • the Museum shop is open 10.00-17.00 Monday to Saturday, 14.00-17.00 on Sundays
  • the Zebra Café is open 10.30-17.00 Monday to Saturday, 14.00-17.00 on Sundays

The Museum is open every day, including Sundays and bank holidays, but is closed 24-26 December.

Getting here
Getting here

The Museum is easily accessible by public transport and has a free car park. Use this information to help plan your journey.

Visiting with children
Visiting with children

The Museum is very popular with families. Read this if you are visiting with the kids.

Floor plan
Floor plan

Use the floor plan to make sure you don’t miss any of the highlights.

Museum shop
Museum shop

Get gifts, souvenirs and books that are inspired by the natural world.

Zebra Café
Zebra Café

Give your feet a rest at the Zebra Café and enjoy a snack and a refreshing drink.

Facilities
Facilities

Check the practical details such as where to eat, lost property, cloakrooms and toilets.

Access Guide
Access guide

Find out about step-free access to galleries, audio-visual displays and other facilities to help your visit run as smoothly as possible.

Spectral tarsier
Wild, Weird, Wonderful tour

Discover the weird and wonderful creatures at Tring with our interactive map and downloadable tour of the galleries.

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