Royal Tyrrell Museum

The Royal Tyrrell Museum Paleontology Museum is the only museum dedicated to ancient life in Canada. We offer a variety of creative, fun and educational programs which bring the prehistoric past to life, in addition to one of the largest shows for dinosaurs in the world.

Operated within the Department of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women by the Government of Alberta.

Over 160,000 cataloged fossils consisting of over 350 holotypes are included in the museum’s personal collection. In its museum exhibits the museum exhibits about 800 fossils from its collection. In order to document and analyze the geological and paleontological history, the museum’s fossil collection also uses a research program.

Located in Drumheller, Alberta, Canada, this museum showcases an impressive collection of dinosaur fossils and exhibits that offer visitors a glimpse into the prehistoric past. The Royal Tyrrell Museum’s mission is to educate the public about Earth’s ancient history through engaging displays and interactive programs designed to inspire curiosity and wonder.

With its state-of-the-art research facilities and team of expert scientists, the museum plays a vital role in advancing our understanding of evolution and biodiversity. Visitors from around the globe flock to this institution to witness firsthand the incredible discoveries made by researchers at the Royal Tyrrell Museum.