(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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Daily activities and events

No matter what your age or when you visit, come and enjoy one of our free daily activities, including talks, behind-the-scenes tours, films, Explorer backpacks and our Investigate science discovery centre.

  • The Attenborough Studio
    Nature Live talks and events

    Join our researchers and curators in talks and shows in the the exciting new Darwin Centre Attenborough studio.

  • Behind the scenes at the Darwin Centre
    Spirit Collection Tours

    Discover fascinating zoological specimens preserved in spirit in our storerooms, including a colossal squid.

  • Sign language symbol
    BSL signed events

    Find out more about our programme of British Sign Language interpreted events, open to everyone.

  • Girl examines skull in Investiagate
    Investigate

    From butterflies to human skulls, Investigate gives adults and children aged 7 to 14 the chance to examine a rich variety of specimens.

  • Cutting Edge workshop
    Cutting Edge workshop

    Investigate teeth and diet using our amazing animal skulls in this family workshop.

  • The Bird Table
    The Bird Table

    This fun activity will help you discover how pengiuns and other birds are adapted to survive.

  • Little explorers seeing things through binoculars
    Explorer backpacks

    Explorer backpacks are filled with fascinating activities for children under 7 years old.

  • Girls using Discovery Guides to learn about wildlife
    Discovery guides

    Informative resources designed to enrich visits for children of all ages. Find out about our restless planet, enter the age of dinosaurs, and explore the curious world of creepy crawlies…

  • Hominid skull
    Films at the Museum

    Experience a range of exciting high-tech nature films at the Museum. 

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