It houses one of the finest collections of stuffed mammals, birds, reptiles and insects in the United Kingdom.

[3] The extensive collection, housed in several rooms, includes extinct animals and birds such as the quagga, thylacine, great auk and reconstructions of the moa and dodo.

This shows how domestic dogs have changed shape due to selective breeding and includes the tiny Russian and Mexican lapdogs as well as famous racing greyhounds.

There are small special themed exhibitions throughout the year showcasing specimens not normally on display, and activities for youngsters.

[2] On 24 June 2009, a theft occurred from the museum involving the removal of 299 brightly coloured stuffed birds, mostly male trogons and quetzals from Central and South America, as well as birds of paradise from the island of New Guinea, some of which had been collected by Alfred Russel Wallace.

[4] The police announced on 12 November 2010 that a 22-year-old US citizen, Edwin Rist, had been arrested, in the Tring area, in connection with the theft and the majority of bird skins had been recovered.