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The Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology is located in Midland Provincial Park near Drumheller , Alberta , Canada . It is known the world over as an outstanding Palaeontology Museum and Research facility. Opened in 1985 , it's mission is to collect, conserve, research, display and interpret palaeontological history, with special reference to Alberta's extensive Fossil heritage. The museum is operated by the Alberta Government 's ministry of Community Development. Ten signature galleries feature exhibits celebrating the spectacular history and diversity of life on Earth for the past 3.5 billion years, as well as the Palaeontologist s who bring the story to life. A window into the exhibit preparation room allows visitors to watch the work of technicians carefully extracting and preparing the fossils for study and exhibition. In addition, guided and self-guided tours of the Badlands , a discovery center for children, tours of the exhibition prep rooms, fossil digs, school programs, and many other programs are available for education and enjoyment. SEE ALSO List Of Canadian Organizations With Royal Patronage Dinasaur Provincial Park, Alberta, Canada EXTERNAL LINK |
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