Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology

Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology Celebrating the history of life on Earth, from the tiniest grain of pollen to the mightiest dinosaur. Comment rules: http://alberta.ca/SMComments

The Royal Tyrrell Museum is owned and operated by the Government of Alberta through the Ministry of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women.

The Canada Strong program is back! Provincial museums and heritage sites operated by the Government of Alberta, includin...
06/19/2026

The Canada Strong program is back! Provincial museums and heritage sites operated by the Government of Alberta, including the Royal Tyrrell Museum, are participating in “Canada Strong” this summer. How to participate: ⬇️

From June 19, 2026 – September 7, 2026, children and youth 17 and under receive free general admission. Young adults aged 18 to 24 receive a 50% discount off regular admission when they show valid photo I.D. at time of entry.

To reduce wait times in our busy summer season, we recommend purchasing advance tickets at full price. The applicable refund will be issued upon arrival when payment card and valid photo I.D. are presented.

Sunday is National Indigenous Peoples Day. Programs centring Indigenous voices and experiences are available this month ...
06/18/2026

Sunday is National Indigenous Peoples Day. Programs centring Indigenous voices and experiences are available this month at the Royal Alberta Museum, including this weekend’s film screenings and a weekend of Moose Hide Teachings on June 27–28.

Learn more: https://royalalbertamuseum.ca/whats-on

This little sea star lived during the Late Cretaceous in what is now Alberta. It was named Tethyaster albertensis in 199...
06/17/2026

This little sea star lived during the Late Cretaceous in what is now Alberta. It was named Tethyaster albertensis in 1990. Few sea star fossils from the Cretaceous Period have been found in North America, making this specimen unique.

About 74 million years ago, a warm, shallow sea covered much of what is now Alberta. The Bearpaw Sea was part of the Western Interior Seaway, and was home to many marine reptiles, ammonites, fishes, and other aquatic life.

This ‘Midland Monday,’ we’re featuring the Cedar Waxwing! In spring and summer, visitors may spot this bird hunting for ...
06/15/2026

This ‘Midland Monday,’ we’re featuring the Cedar Waxwing! In spring and summer, visitors may spot this bird hunting for insects and eating berries from the trees around the pond in front of the Museum. The name “waxwing” refers to the distinct red dots on the wing feathers, which were thought to resemble droplets of sealing wax.

Summer road trip loading… Discover fossils across Alberta by visiting our FREE pop-up displays at 10 different libraries...
06/14/2026

Summer road trip loading…

Discover fossils across Alberta by visiting our FREE pop-up displays at 10 different libraries! From High Level down to Medicine Hat, each unique display features fossils from the host community and region.

Plan your trip now: https://www.tyrrellmuseum.com/whats_on/special_events/pop_ups

These teeth were made for chomping 🦴🦖 Collections Assistant Jill holds two fossilized upper jaw pieces from a Daspletosa...
06/12/2026

These teeth were made for chomping 🦴🦖

Collections Assistant Jill holds two fossilized upper jaw pieces from a Daspletosaurus skeleton collected in Alberta. The premaxilla bones are situated at the front of the snout. In life, these bones would have connected to the maxilla bones (on the side of the face), forming the upper jaw.

The tyrannosaur Daspletosaurus lived in Alberta 77 – 74.5 million years ago and was closely related to Tyrannosaurus rex. Did you know these dinosaurs continually replaced their teeth throughout their lives?

Check out these fresh hats in our Museum Shop! Our in-house designers created these fun and colourful new children’s hat...
06/11/2026

Check out these fresh hats in our Museum Shop!

Our in-house designers created these fun and colourful new children’s hats, now available in-store. To order, email the Museum Shop at [email protected].

Talk about a glow-up! The first image shows an older sculpture of a dromaeosaur. These small (~2 m long) predators are ...
06/10/2026

Talk about a glow-up!

The first image shows an older sculpture of a dromaeosaur. These small (~2 m long) predators are known for the large, sickle-shaped claw on each foot that might have been used to disembowel prey.

Although the first model is anatomically correct, scientists have since determined that dromaeosaurs were fully feathered. The more recent models in the second photo offer insight into how these theropods might have looked with feathers.

Illustration by Julius Csotonyi.

Only seven species of snakes are found in Alberta. Today’s post is about the Wandering Garter Snake! They are slender, b...
06/09/2026

Only seven species of snakes are found in Alberta. Today’s post is about the Wandering Garter Snake! They are slender, but can grow up to a metre long, and are harmless to humans.

Mostly found near water, they feed on small mammals and amphibians, grasshoppers, and even fish! They overwinter in the badlands in dens known as hibernacula, emerging when temperatures rise in the spring.

Summer is the perfect time to look for these badlands blooms! Despite the semi-arid desert environment, plenty of hardy...
06/07/2026

Summer is the perfect time to look for these badlands blooms!

Despite the semi-arid desert environment, plenty of hardy flowers grow in the badlands. If you’re in the right place at the right time, you’ll find flowering prickly pear cactuses, scarlet mallow, harebell, and wild rose. The next time you hike the interpretive trail outside the Museum, see how many plants you can recognize.

What’s your favourite wildflower?

Address

Hwy 838, Midland Prov Park
Drumheller, AB
T0J0Y0

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 9pm
Sunday 9am - 9pm

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+14038237707

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