Taxidermy / taxidermist
Museumwinkel.com is an officially recognized taxidermy company in the Netherlands and holds an NVP accreditation, issued by the Dutch Association of Taxidermists.
Commissioned Taxidermy
We offer professional taxidermy services for private individuals, museums, zoos, interior designers, universities, and artists.
Our award-winning taxidermists can mount almost any animal. You can view examples in our shop. We also offer partial preparations such as skeletons, skulls, or preserved skins.
You can drop off your animal during opening hours without an appointment. Bringing a large animal? Please contact us a day in advance so we can make space in our freezer.
What to do if you find a dead animal
You can bring the animal directly to us or place it temporarily in a freezer. This helps preserve the specimen and ensures a better result. Since January 1st, 2017, it's no longer necessary to report the animal to the police—we take care of the registration for you. A transport document is no longer required.
Pet Taxidermy
We also taxidermy pets such as dogs, cats, and rodents. Please note that this process takes longer than usual (currently 12–16 months). For more information, follow the link below. The taxidermy process takes several months: for birds (also considered pets), about 4 to 6 months, and for dogs and cats, 12 to 16 months.
Want to learn more about the process? Follow this link: Pet Taxidermy
Bird Taxidermy
Have you found a deceased bird or other animal? We can help give it a respectful second life. Protected bird species that have died naturally may be mounted by us. The current turnaround time for bird taxidermy is approximately 4 to 6 months. For more information, please follow the link below.
Want to learn more about the process? Follow this link: Bird Taxidermy
Estimated Turnaround Times
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Birds: |
4–6 months |
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Small/medium mammals, shoulder-mount trophies, small reptiles: |
7–10 months |
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Large mammals: |
9–12 months |
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Pets: |
12–16 months |
What is Taxidermy?
Taxidermy is the art of preserving animals by mounting or stuffing them. It involves treating the body of a deceased animal to conserve it for display. A person who performs this work is called a taxidermist. There are several techniques involved, including skin mounting and bone preservation.
In skin mounting, the skin is carefully removed and stretched over a custom-made mannequin. This form is sculpted to replicate the animal’s natural posture. Some parts—such as the eyes—are replaced with artificial versions, while elements like the skull or limbs may be cleaned and reused in the final mount.