Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology

A palaeontology museum in Drumheller, Alberta, Canada, known for its extensive fossil collections, dinosaur displays, and research into ancient life.

Dinosaur Hall: A museum gallery displaying dinosaur skeletons and fossils. The museum’s dinosaur displays are a central public attraction.
Palaeontology: The scientific study of ancient life through fossils. This is the discipline that unites the museum’s research and exhibits.
Drumheller: A city in Alberta, Canada, situated in the Red Deer River valley. The museum is located in this community amid the badlands.
Philip J. Currie: A Canadian palaeontologist known for research on dinosaurs and for helping establish major palaeontology institutions. His research and institutional work are closely associated with Alberta dinosaur science.
Drumheller Valley: A river valley in Alberta containing badlands, fossil-bearing rocks, and communities including Drumheller. The valley’s geology and scenery frame the museum’s regional interpretation.
Burgess Shale: A fossil deposit in British Columbia preserving diverse Cambrian marine life. The museum interprets exceptional fossil preservation beyond Alberta’s dinosaur record.
Museum education: Teaching and learning activities developed around museum collections and exhibitions. Programs translate fossil evidence into learning for schools and the public.
Alberta Badlands: An eroded landscape in southeastern Alberta exposing sedimentary rocks rich in fossils. The surrounding terrain helped make the region a major centre for fossil discovery.
Dale Russell: A Canadian palaeontologist known for research on dinosaurs and for leading fossil programs in Alberta. Russell helped shape the museum’s early scientific direction.
Dinosaur Trail: A scenic route through the badlands near Drumheller, Alberta, linking geological and fossil attractions. The route connects the museum with other sites in the surrounding landscape.

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Dinosaur Park FormationRelated: Its collections and research include fossils from the Dinosaur Park Formation.