The galleries at Tring are packed with fascinating specimens - there are over 4,900 to see.
The private collection of Lionel Walter Rothschild, 2nd Baron Rothschild (1868-1937), became the basis of the collections housed at the Museum at Tring, located on the grounds of his family home.
To help you make the most of your visit, explore some of the highlights from each gallery.
Museum map
Plan your trip with the Museum map. You can also buy a £5 printed guide with map at the information desk.
Gallery 1
Stand tall against an emperor penguin and come face-to-face with a polar bear.
Gallery 2
This is our temporary exhibition space.
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Experience breathtaking images by young photographers at the new exhibition in Tring.
11 November - 28 April 2024
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Gallery 3
See one of the Museum's most famous exhibits: the dressed fleas.
Gallery 4
See zebras and their relatives.
Gallery 5
Fan of Moby Dick? Don't miss the lower jaw of a sperm whale.
Gallery 6
Walter Rothschild kept 64 cassowaries and 144 giant tortoises in his lifetime. See some of these important specimens in this gallery.
The Rothschild Room
Discover the life of Walter Rothschild in this dedicated gallery space with temporary displays and a life-size replica of his giant tortoise.
Highlights of The Rothschild Room
Walter's Cassowaries
Walter Rothschild's Cassowary collection, one of the largest collections in any single museum in the world, is the centre of new research to understand the hidden mysteries of cassowary casques.
This new display in the Rothschild Room will explore the importance of these diverse birds to their ecosystems and the science behind their intricate skulls.
Free, temporary display.
The life of Walter Rothschild
Explore interactive maps, Rothschild's favourite birds and a life-size replica of his giant tortoise in the Rothschild Room.
Self-guided tours
Encourage children to ask questions and discuss animal features with our free self-guided tours.
The tours are designed for use by an adult leading a small group of children.
Activity and guide books
Navigate your way with our guidebook filled with fascinating stories and facts, or pick up an activity book to complete during and after your visit.
Buy them from the Museum's shop.
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