Dinosaur Exhibits

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Dinosaur Exhibits

Best Museums for Dinosaur Sightings

By Rose Edmonds

They walked the earth millions of years ago. Yet no one knows the reason why such magnificent creatures simply disappeared from the globe. Today, dinosaurs grace our movie marquees and toy shelves, fascinating both the young and old.

For a glimpse into the evolution of these mysterious creatures, head over to one of these museums that have some of the best dinosaur exhibits in the world.

Top Picks

10.American Museum of Natural History, New York

9.Royal Tyrrell Museum of Paleontology, Alberta, Canada

8.National Museum of Natural History, Washington, D.C.

7.Natural History Museum, London, England

6.Peabody Museum of Natural History, Connecticut

5.Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Pennsylvania

4.The Field Museum of Natural History, Illinois

3.The Academy of Natural Sciences, Pennsylvania

2.The Ruth Hall Museum of Paleontology, New Mexico

1.Natural History Museum of L.A. County, California

Picture(s): Mickey Krakowski/AP Photo |Contributors: Travel Channel |

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