Titus: T. rex is King exhibtion
Symposium:
Prehistoric Secret Science Show
Tuesday 24th May 2022
Join us on Tuesday 24th May 2022!
We are hosting an exclusive Prehistoric Secret Science Show where visitors will have the opportunity to not only explore the Titus: T. rex is King exhibition & meet Titus, King of the Dinosaurs, though also meet professionals engaged in current Scientific Research on T. rex and other prehistoric life through a series of talks & workshops, as well as ask questions to our resident T. rex expert, Martin Nunn.
Entry: 4.30 pm
Event close: 8.45 pm
Adult: £15
Child: £10
Schools and other large groups have one free adult per 10 children with additional adults at the usual £15. Schools and groups please contact: schools.programmes@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
Event is welcome to all ages, including children at secondary school, college, university and adults – it’s aimed especially for children over 10 years old, although anyone with a keen entrance of dinosaurs would be welcome.
Carer’s are free when accompanying a paid ticket. Car parking charges apply.
It’s a great time to discover all things Natural History & Dinosaurs in Nottingham!
Discover the speakers & workshops
Dr Jordan Bestwick
Post-doctoral Research Assistant, University of Birmingham, palaeobiologist
Talk: Pterosaurs, Mosasaurs and teeth.
Jonathan Emmett
Children’s book author
Talk: The Plesiosaur’s Neck – a Prehistoric Puzzle
Dr Adam Smith
Palaeontologist, Curator of Natural Sciences at Nottingham Natural History Museum & Children’s book author
Talk: The Plesiosaur’s Neck – a Prehstoric Puzzle
Dr Susannah Lydon
Palaeobotanist, Assistant Professor in Plant Science at the University of Nottingham
Talk: Plants at the time of T. rex
Tim Sexton
Species and Recording Officer from Rutland Water Nature Reserve
Talk: Rutland’s prehistoric animals and what is swimming now.
Dr Tom Hartman
Programme Chair of the Masters in Biological Photography and Imaging at the University of Nottingham
Talk: Rutland’s prehistoric animals and what is swimming now.
Dr Martin Nunn
Dedicated volunteer at Wollaton Hall, Natural History Museum
In-depth visit: Titus: T. rex is King
Jed Taylor
Palaeoartist Professional artist
Workshop: Palaeoart T. rex, creating images of T. rex with the help of the latest scientific knowledge.
Dr. Barry Lomax
Lecturer in Environmental Science, University of Nottingham
Talk: Plants in the age of mass extinctions
