Royal Tyrrell Museum

Museum Drumheller, Alberta, Canada
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What to expect

The Royal Tyrrell Museum is a world-famous palaeontology museum located in the heart of dinosaur country in Drumheller, Alberta, Canada. The museum houses one of the world's largest collections of dinosaur fossils, with over 160,000 cataloged fossils, including 350 holotypes. The museum's exhibits showcase the 3.9-billion-year history of life on Earth, with a focus on dinosaurs and the geological history of the area. Visitors can explore the Dinosaur Hall, observe the Preparation Lab where fossils are prepared for research and display, and participate in activities such as fossil hunting and preparing fossil casts. The museum is a great place for families to visit and learn about the ancient history of the area

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Canada Family Holiday - First Trip to Canada with Kids

Canada Family Holiday - First Trip to Canada with Kids
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Royal Tyrrell Museum, exploring the paleontology exhibits and learning about the natural history of Alberta

Highlights: The kids were fascinated by the dinosaur fossils, while we appreciated the extensive collection of specimens ✨