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Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology: Canada's Premier Dinosaur Destination

Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology: Canada s Premier Dinosaur Destination

Renowned as one of the world's top dinosaur museums, the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology underwent a $5.9 million expansion in 2019, elevating its world-class status. Even without prior interest in dinosaurs, visitors emerge captivated by palaeontology's wonders. The cutting-edge exhibits deliver breathtaking immersion—no outdated displays here. Interactive features delight children and families alike.

Key highlights include the 'Hell-Boy' skeleton, unearthed in 2005, and 'Black Beauty,' a stunning 67-million-year-old Tyrannosaurus rex posed dramatically skyward. Explore dinosaur excavation techniques and observe live fossil preparation in the on-site lab.

Summer brings thrilling badlands tours: guided fossil hunts ($10) or hands-on dinosaur digs ($15), evoking a real-life Jurassic Park adventure.


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