(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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Restaurant

Please note the restaurant is closed for refurbishment until Christmas 2009. We are sorry for any inconvenience.

  • On the ground floor near the Central Hall and Cromwell Road entrance.
  • Open 10.00 - 17.00
  • Meat and vegetarian hot meals are always served
  • Self-service (assistance available if required)
  • High chairs and baby bottle warming facilities are available
Lady serving salad bowls

The restaurant is just off Fossil Way, near the Central Hall and is suitable for adults and families.

Take a break from the galleries and refuel with freshly cooked hot meals, delicious salads, homemade drinks and snacks. This child-friendly space is ideal for families and hot and cold children's menus are always available.

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Our fossil insect collection includes Rhyniognatha hirsti, the world's oldest fossil insect, dating back some 400 million years.