The animals on display are mounted skins not models so they are actual size (although the dodo specimen is a model of course).
I think it is a fascinating place so would thoroughly recommend a visit.
As shown in the picture, the displays are very old-fashioned, but that is not intended as a criticism, as I much prefer old-fashioned natural history museum exhibits to modern ones.
Yes, I’m sure that most of the equids (and many other species too) have been mounted in a sitting position to save space: Rothschild always wanted to cram as many specimens into each cabinet as possible.
The quagga case has been rearranged to clear a path to the newly installed lift.
Fond memories from my - alas as yet - once in a lifetime visit to the Tring Museum with Tim. I instantly recognised the equids corner. The museum is a veritable treasure trove of history and learning!
I would love to go back and rummage through their giant tortoise collection a.o.
Yes I thoroughly enjoyed the visit we made together to this museum.
Indeed I wish all of Rothschild's extensive collection of giant tortoises (together with all his sixty plus cassowaries) were on exhibit in the Tring Museum.
