Natural History Museum at Tring Reviews Summary

Exhibits and Collection

Pros:

• "An amazing collection of different species, some creatures you would never see in captivity and others being extinct."
• "It's great to come and stroll around, taking in the great exhibits. These aren't just models of animals. They are real animals that have been preserved."
• "The extent and range of animals both big and small was incredible."
• "A fantastic display of beasts and beauties alike, I didn’t expect to find this tucked away out of sight, but it truly is marvellous to witness nature in this way and to get a real size scale of animals you would perhaps never see or encounter."
• "Pretty much every animal available to see."
• "The museum has an impressive collection of well-preserved animals of all sizes and categories from insects through fish to large mammals."
• "A very extensive collection. I was truly amazed by what they had in there."

Cons:

• "I felt that there were too many animals for the space of the museum. The animals in certain sections looked crammed, and even some touching each other."
• "The glass cases are very dimly lit and the labels are badly organized, meaning it’s hard to tell which exhibit is which."
• "Several rooms of the most amazing stuffed animals in glass cases. Not much info about any animals."
• "Largely just taxidermied animals and lacks some other interactive exhibits."
• "Some of these look artificial but I have been told that almost all real."
• "The conditions were awful, no proper air conditioning or ventilation, just stupid little fans that did nothing to cool the air of such a cramped space."
• "I am extremely upset!!! who in their right mind would even consider stepping foot in such a horrible and insensitive place, promoting cruelty to animals."

Facilities and Accessibility

Pros:

• "Great wheelchair access too. There wasn't anywhere we couldn't go!"
• "Free timed entrance."
• "Car parking free, cafe and good loos!!"
• "Free entry and parking too."
• "Parking is free adjacent to the museum including disabled parking."
• "There is a lift to gain access to each floor or you can use the stairs."
• "Easy and step free access too with a very big disabled toilet/baby change."

Cons:

• "Parking can sometimes get full on busy days."
• "Thermometers read 10.4. In cabinets. Very cold we left early due to this."
• "Access for buggies a bit tricky so if you can pop baby in a carrier."
• "Parking difficult so get there very early or head to pay & display in town centre."
• "The actual cark park is small."
• "Due to the age of the building and steps, most parts are not suitable for wheelchair users."
• "The paths outside were bumpy, not wheelchair friendly and need a good resurfacing."

Visitor Experience

Pros:

• "It's only small but it's got lots to see, a great place to take young children during the holidays."
• "Well worth it for free and it's easy to give the suggested donation of £5 to help keep it going."
• "It's like taking a trip into the past."
• "There's lots to see (especially for curious children) and it's really impressive."
• "Children can fill the animals number map, it is really exciting experience for them."
• "A great museum for all ages."
• "The most attractive Natural History Museum I have visited thus far."

Cons:

• "Cafe slightly pricey but separate outdoor building if you bring a packed lunch."
• "Unfortunately they didn’t have any vegan ones in when we went."
• "The café appears to be closed at the moment and the little museum is fully pre-booked to October."
• "It can be quite difficult to stop and enjoy/read what is displayed when you have people pushing past."
• "My visit with my toddler coincided with the arrival of a huge group of primary school children... it was absolute pandemonium, very noisy, kids running riot."
• "Only one exhibition room was air conditioned on a very hot day."
• "The children really enjoyed it. Dreadful parking problem."