Mesalands Dinosaur Museum, Tucumcari, New Mexico

Saturday, 3 January 2008

I wondered if this museum is the world's largest collection of lifesize bronze prehistoric skeletons, as reported? Admission fee was $3.00 per adult. We were allowed to take pictures as well. So here are some of them to share with you.

Giant snail, giant shark tooth


Look at the size of the gaint clams compared to the modern clams!


Crystallized Critter



New Mexico State Fossil


Giant Leg



Giant Footprint



Giant Hip Bone and Tooth Marks



Tiny Head??????



Triceratops



Tyrannosaurus Rex Skull



Dragon and Alligator Skull


Giant Eggs



Killer in the flesh


Michael with the Torvosaurus, which is said to be the only display piece in the whole world?????


Raptor


Armor All


And others...........

National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Wednesday, 31 January 2008

Admission fee was $10 (incl. $.62 tax) for an adult and $8.50 (incl. $.51 tax) for a Senior. I really enjoyed the visit. Altogether there were 27 galleries and points of interest. A place filled with interesting information to learn from.

The End of the Trail



Canyon Princess - what an intesting name for an animal.

Western Performers Gallery

Mike with his favorite actor, John Wayne

The Joe Grandee Museum of the Frontier West

Prosperity Junction - circa 1900 Western Cattle Town

Abraham Lincoln, without his famous beard!

The Jack and Phoebe Cooke Gardens