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DRUMHELLER
& THE BADLANDS TOURING / Alberta
Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology
The Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology celebrates the spectacular diversity of life on Earth , from the tiniest grain of pollen to the mightiest dinosaur . The world-renowned museum and research facility is situated in the rugged Canadian Badlands in Midland Provincial Park , six kilometres northwest of Drumheller , Alberta . The Badlands not only offer a spectacular view , they also hold one of the richest deposits of dinosaur fossils in the world .
As Canada ’ s only museum devoted exclusively to the science of palaeontology ( the study of plant and animal life based on the fossil record ), the Royal Tyrrell Museum has gained an international reputation for the quality of its gallery experiences . Crucial to the museum ’ s success is the insatiable curiosity of its scientists . Their knowledge , expertise , and discoveries provide the basis for the museum experience , from educational programming to exhibit development .
In 2016 , the museum unveiled its first major new exhibit in several years . “ Foundations ” opened May 2016 introduces visitors to the field of palaeontology and explains Alberta ’ s critical role in the preservation and scientific study of fossils globally . The exhibit provides the basis for understanding the 3.9-billion-yearhistory of life on Earth as visitors experience an unparalleled journey through time .
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From $ 18
ANDERSON VACATIONS From prices for accommodation are ‘ per room ’ and sightseeing are ‘ per person ’.