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.

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    Getting here

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

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    Visiting with children

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

  • Tring 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.

  • Delicious drinks and snacks at the Exhibition Road Coffee Bar
    Zebra Café

    The Zebra Café serves a choice of snacks and sandwiches and soup in the colder weather.

  • Bird skins from the collections at Tring.
    Facilities

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

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    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.

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    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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