Our fascination with dinosaurs has endured for centuries. Ever since the first dinosaur bone was discovered in England in the 17th century, paleontologists around the world have been unearthing the skeletons of the most fearsome creatures to have walked the Earth.
The the name "dinosaur," meaning terrible lizard, was first coined in 1841 by British biologist Richard Owen. But as scientists learned more about dinosaurs, interest in these creatures who trod the planet millions of years ago gathered momentum.
Museums began displaying mounted dinosaur skeletons in the mid-1800s. Since then, dinosaur fossils and skeletons have featured among the most popular museum exhibits across the globe. But where can you admire some of the most incredible dinosaur fossils ever discovered?
In this gallery, we list museums located around the world that are renowned for their dinosaur collections. To visit each one, click on!