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Entry is free!

(There is a charge for some temporary exhibitions)

Opening times
Open every day 10.00 - 17.50
Last admission 17.30

Natural History Museum at Tring opening times

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

For your security, most areas of the Museum are protected by CCTV.

On entry to the Museum your bags and other personal items will be inspected. We advise you not to bring any sharp objects such as metal knives, forks, scissors, etc. to the Museum, as they may be confiscated.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Access guide Access guide

We aim to provide a friendly, accessible environment for all our visitors.

Parents survival guide Parents' survival guide

Bringing the kids? From special activities to bags and pushchairs, here's your essential guide.

Getting here Getting here

There are many ways to reach us. By tube, bus, bicycle, car or on foot.

Floor Plans Floor Plans

View and print out maps to help plan your visit to the Museum.

What's on

Darwin's Canopy
Darwin's Canopy

See the 10 proposals by artists for a new permanent Charles Darwin-inspired artwork to go on a Museum gallery ceiling.
04 Jun 2008 - 14 Sep 2008

Bug forum and gallery
Bug forum and gallery

Found a bug? Identify it in our image galleries or ask a Museum scientist for an expert opinion using the bug forum.
30 Jun 2008 - 30 Jun 2009

Focus Points
Focus Points

Drop in and explore real specimens with the help of our enthusiastic volunteers.
21 Aug 2008, 10:45

Teachers' resource

Plan a school trip or look for online activities for the classroom in the Teachers' resource.