(Claw of Baryonyx walkeri) Baryonyx means 'heavy claw'. Unusually for a carnivorous dinosaur we know it ate fish as scientists have found fish scales and teeth with its fossil where its stomach would have been.

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Beat the school holidays queues 25 May - 2 June by booking free advance tickets to our Dinosaurs gallery.

For information on all our galleries and latest exhibitions, where to eat and drink, Visit us will help you plan a great day out.

Entry is free

(There is a charge for some temporary exhibitions)

Opening times
Open every day10.00 - 17.50
Last admission17.30

Last Friday of the month open until 22.30 for Lates.

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

The Museum's step-free entrance is on Exhibition Road via the Bronze Gate.

Until autumn 2013, the Red Zone's Power Within gallery, with its earthquake simulator and volcano room, is closed for refurbishment.

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Visiting Tring?
We're open Monday to Saturday 10.00-17.00 and Sunday 14.00-1700. Go to our Tring website.

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.

What's on
What's on

From the latest gallery highlights, daily activities and films to special exhibitions and events, find out what’s on for visitors.

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Getting here

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

Sebastião Salgado: Genesis
Temporary exhibitions

Explore nature, science, conservation and artistic interpretation in our temporary exhibitions.

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Booking

Find out about booking information for our events and exhibitions.

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Access guide

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

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Galleries

Choose from over 30 permanent galleries to explore, including our famous Dinosaurs.

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Parents' survival guide

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

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What's on

Sensational Butterflies exhibition 2013
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  • Sebastiao Salgado: Genesis
    Sebastiao Salgado: Genesis

    The world premiere of Genesis unveils extraordinary black and white images of landscapes, wildlife and remote communities.
    11 Apr 2013 - 08 Sep 2013

  • Extinction: Not the End of the World?
    Extinction: Not the End of the World?

    This exhibition takes you beyond dodos and dinosaurs to explore the crucial role extinction plays in the evolution of life.
    08 Feb 2013 - 08 Sep 2013

  • Springing to Life
    Springing to Life

    Discover the signs of spring in the Wildlife Garden and find out how you can make your own garden more wildlife friendly.
    22 May 2013, 14:30

Find out what's on
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May event highlights

Treasures gallery
Treasures in the Cadogan Gallery

Visit our beautiful Treasures gallery and explore the most exceptional objects and specimens from the Museum's collections.

Images of Nature: India collection
Images of Nature

See our exhibition of artwork from the Museum's India collection in the elegant Images of Nature gallery.

Spirit Collection Tours
Spirit Collection Tours

Discover some of our most intriguing ‘wet’ specimens with a guided tour of the Zoology spirit building.

Find out what's coming soon
Salgado: Genesis
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