Royal Tyrrell Museum

The world-famous Royal Tyrrell Museum in Drumheller sits in the heart of dinosaur country. It’s named after Joseph Burr Tyrrell, a geologist who discovered the 70-million-year-old skull of a dinosaur in the area in 1884. The museum opened in 1985 and today houses one of the world’s largest collections of dinosaur fossils. It’s a must-see for visitors to the Canadian Badlands, as it explains the vast timeline of the area and gives you a new appreciation for the landscape and its ancient beginnings. There are exhibits dedicated to various geological eras, and the Dinosaur Hall is not to be missed. The Royal Tyrrell Museum also conducts fieldwork, and its scientists are often involved in new discoveries. A large window in the museum lets visitors observe the Preparation Lab, where fossils are prepared for research and display. In the summer and fall, you can try searching for fossils and preparing fossil casts, among other activities.