(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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Shows and hands-on activities

Enrich your visit to the Museum and galleries

Choose from lots of additional interactive fun and fascination for the kids. Touch specimens and handle live animals, talk to one of our historical gallery characters, or become a scientist and explorer yourself.

Please note our Explore and Discover guides are priced £1 each. But all other shows and activities are free.

  • Investigate
    Investigate

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

  • Hands on Nature - Dinosaurs
    Hands on Nature

    Drop into this family activity and handle real prehistoric dinosaur, animal and marine specimens from the Museum’s collections.

  • 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 penguins and other birds are adapted to survive.

  • Animal Vision
    Animal Vision

    Explore a world only visible to certain creatures and handle live specimens if you're brave enough.

  • Wolf Tales puppet show
    Puppet shows

    Our colourful and interactive storytelling puppet shows help children learn about animals, nature and life in a fun and entertaining way.

  • Gallery characters - Charles Darwin
    Gallery characters

    Meet historical characters who have played important roles in science, natural exploration and discovery, and hear their fascinating stories.

  • Explorer backpack
    Explorer backpacks

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

  • Explore and Discover guides
    Explore and Discover guides

    Informative resources designed to enrich visits for children of all ages. Topics include mammals, dinosaurs and rocks and soils.

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