Natural History Museum - What's new with Dippy?

 

Visit Dippy in Norwich Dippy is at Norwich Cathedral for the eighth stop of his UK tour. Plan your visit and go on a prehistoric adventure! Meet Dippy in the Nave, explore a time tunnel in the Cloister, walk through a wave of fish and discover other dinosaur-related exhibits. Until 30 October. The exhibition is open Monday to Saturday (closed on Sundays). If you want to learn more about Dippy's road trip so far and the places that he has visited, go to our website for the latest news. Find out more about Dippy on Tour What has Dippy learnt on his journey? How seals' whiskers help them hunt underwater Seals have highly sensitive whiskers that enable them to hunt effectively even in poor visual conditions. Their specially shaped whiskers can detect the disturbances left by other creatures moving through water, even while they are moving themselves. Find out more   Bringing back the great sundew and other plants The great sundew, like other carnivorous plants, holds a grisly fascination for many people. Living in nutrient-poor peat bogs, the sundew supplements its diet by capturing and digesting insects. Find out more   A 360° tour of Northumberland Join landscape photographer David Taylor on a tour of some of his favourite locations around Northumberland. From the famous Hadrian's Wall and coastal Bamburgh Castle to more hidden sites, you can explore each scene in 360 degrees. Start your tour Get involved! Local events around Norwich Go on a T. rex trail, visit the RSPB Strumpshaw Fen Nature reserve or say hello to the tigers, giraffe, and monkeys at Banham Zoo. Find out more about what you can do around Norwich while Dippy is there. See what's on   Become a Naturenaut! Use our free game to explore the plants and animals in your local area. Suitable for children and for those young at heart, all you need is a smartphone or tablet to get started. Start your adventure Free Dippy-inspired learning resources Whether you've seen Dippy or not, our free activities, games and worksheets help children aged 4 to 11 to explore and learn fun facts about the natural world. Check out the resources     Dippy on Tour souvenirs Check out our range of Dippy goodies to celebrate the eighth stop of the dinosaur's tour.