(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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School visits

A visit to the Museum is a great way for teachers to find stimulation for lessons, add a new twist to a project or encourage pupils to try something completely new.

Our school programme offers inspirational materials for all ages and abilities. It taps into our unique collection of more than 70 million treasures from the natural world, supported by unparalleled, world-class scientific expertise.

We love sharing our knowledge, so why not book a visit?

  • For details on booking, tips for preparing your visit, coach and arrival information, go to Planning a school visit.  
  • Plan a school trip or look for online activities for the classroom in the Teachers' resource.
  • Browse through our Galleries section for further inspiration for your visit.
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The Museum's smallest members of staff are our flesh-eating beetles, Dermestes maculates, who strip carcasses to the bone.